How to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle

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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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$26

Average price

Cheapest

$100

Average price

5h 46m

Average total duration

5h 16m

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30m

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4h 44m

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4h 14m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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from Birmingham to Newcastle

How to get from Birmingham to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM5h30
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
09:25PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM5h30
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
09:25PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75377
08:27AM3h00
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:27AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$2221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC74757+East Midlands TrainsC51710+Northern Rail (3)Y25430+LNERC41110
09:09AM3h51
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
01:00PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$1621One-way
3 transfers
CrossCountryC75326+Northern Rail (3)Y25430+LNERC41110
09:03AM3h57
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
01:00PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$1621One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC75326
09:03AM3h34
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
12:37PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$2221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM5h35
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
06:50PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:00AM7h40
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
03:40PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$381One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX133
03:30PM6h05
Birmingham, Coach Station
09:35PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Newcastle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Newcastle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Newcastle:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newcastle costing on average $42 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Birmingham to Newcastle is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Newcastle is:
  • Around 14 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Newcastle:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.
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