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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Newcastle:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newcastle costing on average $50 (€39).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Newcastle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country to go to Newcastle by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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