How to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

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from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

You can get from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on Apr 03 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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01:00PMBirmingham, Coach Station6h00 07:00PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
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Travel Information between Birmingham and Newcastle upon Tyne

distanceDistance172 miles (277 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$5 - $20
fastestFastest modeBus • $20 (€18) • 6 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 172 miles (277 km) to Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Travel Tips: Travel from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

Travel Tips: Travel to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne.
FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne:

A flight is $16 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne costing on average $20 (€18).

A flight is $8 (€7) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne costing on average $12 (€11).

The fastest way from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is by bus with an average journey time of 6 h 25 min.

There are alternative travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Newcastle upon Tyne by train can take on average 3 h 53 min.

Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 172 miles (277 km) away from Birmingham.

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is:

  • 3 buses a day.
  • 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne depart from Birmingham, Brunel Street to Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
  • Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne depart from Birmingham International Airport to Newcastle Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • You can take a bus from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne with Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with Megabus from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct buses per day to Newcastle upon Tyne with National Express or Megabus.
  • You can find 14 direct trains per day to take to Newcastle upon Tyne with Cross Country.

Direct services to Newcastle upon Tyne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Your trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne doesn't have to end in Newcastle upon Tyne. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh or Manchester. If you’d like to add London, Edinburgh or Manchester to your Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Newcastle upon Tyne today!

When planning your trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing $20 (€18) one way on average.
  • Plane tickets cost $5 (€4) one way on average.
  • Train tickets cost $12 (€11) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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