- Must visit
Great North Museum: Hancock
Major natural history and archaeology museum with collections on Ancient Egypt, Hadrian’s Wall, wildlife and world cultures. One of the city’s best free museums.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from York to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Newcastle will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from York to Newcastle without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
YC843 · NX172
YC843 · NX183
YC843 · NX183
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX561 · NX591
YC843 · NX183
YC843 · NX183
YC840 · NX133Omio 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 |
|---|---|
$25 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 $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
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 $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:11PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:21PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:32PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:52PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:56PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:56PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:21PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:24PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
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 01:15AM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
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 $23 |
The table below shows live departures for York to Newcastle buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM York, Train Station | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX426 | Delayed 9:38 AM York, Station Rd | 4h37 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMNewcastle 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 | |
NX561 · NX591 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 3h55 | 3:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX426 | Delayed 12:31 PM York, Station Rd | 4h39 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX183 | 1:31 PM York, Station Rd | 4h09 | 5:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX133 | 2:31 PM York, Station Rd | 4h44 | 7:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX426 | On time 3:12 PM York, Station Rd | 5h03 | 8:15 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 · NX133 | 5:56 PM York, Station Rd | 4h29 | 10:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX426 | On time 8:12 PM York, Station Rd | 5h03 | 1:15 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 | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
YC843 · NX172 | 6:39 AM York, Station Rd | 4h36 | 11:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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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 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Newcastle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newcastle trip today.
Major natural history and archaeology museum with collections on Ancient Egypt, Hadrian’s Wall, wildlife and world cultures. One of the city’s best free museums.
Contemporary art gallery across the Tyne in Gateshead, famous for rotating exhibitions and river views from upper levels. A regional cultural highlight close to central Newcastle.
Science and local history museum covering Tyneside industry, shipbuilding, invention and social history. A strong family-friendly introduction to Newcastle.
The city’s signature riverside promenade with landmark bridges, lively views and easy walks toward Gateshead. Especially popular for photography and evening atmosphere.
Historic central district known for elegant classical streets, shopping arcades and impressive urban planning. Ideal for walking between monuments, markets and cultural sites.
Celebrated curved Georgian street lined with grand facades, theatres and bars. Often considered one of the most attractive streets in the United Kingdom.
A classic Geordie flat round bread, often split and filled with ham and pease pudding. It is one of Newcastle’s best-known traditional foods.
A thick savoury spread made from split yellow peas, traditionally served with ham or in a stottie. It is an old North East staple.
A hearty North East dish of layered potatoes, onions, and cheese baked until golden. It is a traditional regional comfort food.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant on the Quayside, known for modern British tasting menus and elegant historic surroundings.
A popular bistro and wine bar in the city centre, appreciated for quality French-influenced small plates and relaxed hospitality.
A long-established restaurant in a medieval friary, known for seasonal British cooking and a distinctive historic atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than London. Dining and drinks are reasonable, while central hotels can rise on weekends and match days.
Service charge is not always included. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes, pubs, and for hotel staff.
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, John Dobson Street -> Newcastle Central Station, Newcastle
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