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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bolton to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $651.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$80 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $651 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bolton to Newcastle
Compare the available ways to get from Bolton to Newcastle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Newcastle:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Newcastle costing on average $80.
A bus is $628 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Newcastle costing on average $651.
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Newcastle
How to get from Bolton to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 AM 3h35 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 1:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:20 AM 3h35 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 1:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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G802159:18 AM 2h50 Bolton station (BON) 12:08 PM Newcastle station (NCL) $140 1 One-way 2 transfers
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G802098:16 AM 2h53 Bolton station (BON) 11:09 AM Newcastle station (NCL) $73 1 One-way 2 transfers
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G802118:48 AM 3h12 Bolton station (BON) 12:00 PM Newcastle station (NCL) $73 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C318288:38 AM 3h24 Bolton station (BON) 12:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus7:00 AM 3h35 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 AM 3h50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM 3h50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 12:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA1369 · BA13362:55 PM 3h50 Manchester Airport 6:45 PM Newcastle Airport $639 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA1369 · BA13402:55 PM 6h05 Manchester Airport 9:00 PM Newcastle Airport $639 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA1373 · BA13405:20 PM 3h40 Manchester Airport 9:00 PM Newcastle Airport $796 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Newcastle:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Newcastle costing on average $80.
A bus is $628 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Newcastle costing on average $651.
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Newcastle by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Newcastle by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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