- Must visit
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
$28
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3h 55m
Average duration
4h 48m
Buses per day
8
Distance
131 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 York to Newcastle:
A bus is $0.33 (€0.27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Newcastle costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:38AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:11PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:52PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:11PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:21PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:52PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:56PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:21PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:56PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:21PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:18PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 4h41 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 7h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 6h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for York to Newcastle buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
YC840 · NX426 | 12:51 PM York, Station Rd | 4h39 | 5:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX133 | 2:52 PM York, Station Rd | 4h38 | 7:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM York, Train Station | 3h55 | 7:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX426 | 3:52 PM York, Station Rd | 4h53 | 8:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX133 | 5:56 PM York, Station Rd | 4h19 | 10:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX426 | 7:20 PM York, Station Rd | 4h55 | 12:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX426 | 8:12 PM York, Station Rd | 4h53 | 1:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX172 | 10:12 PM York, Station Rd | 6h13 | 4:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
YC843 · NX172 | 6:38 AM York, Station Rd | 4h37 | 11:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX426 | 9:41 AM York, Station Rd | 4h34 | 2:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX183 | 10:21 AM York, Station Rd | 4h09 | 2:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX591 | 11:51 AM York, Station Rd | 3h59 | 3:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from York to Newcastle run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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