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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
11 h 16 m
Average duration
11 h 25 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swindon to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Newcastle will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Swindon to Newcastle without transferring at least once.
NX401 · NX426
NX401 · NX426
NX401 · NX426
NX401 · NX426
NX401 · NX426
NX403 · NX591
NX403 · NX591
NX401 · NX426
NX401 · NX426
NX401 · NX598Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $80 Average price |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Newcastle:
A bus is $44 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Newcastle costing on average $80 (€80).
A bus is $91 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Newcastle costing on average $128 (€128).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:44AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 11h16 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:29AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 11h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h36 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 11h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 11h26 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:19PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 11h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Newcastle buses for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:45 PM Swindon | 10h55 | 2:40 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Swindon | 14h35 | 1:10 PM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
NX403 · NX591 | 4:40 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 11h20 | 4:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX403 · NX591 | 4:44 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 11h16 | 4:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX426 | 5:25 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 12h05 | 5:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX426 | 5:29 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 12h01 | 5:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX426 | 8:05 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 12h40 | 8:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX426 | 8:09 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 12h36 | 8:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX426 | 12:45 PM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 11h30 | 12:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX426 | 12:49 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 11h26 | 12:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Swindon to Newcastle run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€19) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Most Swindon to Newcastle buses use the Swindon, Queen's Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Newcastle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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