How to travel from Bolton to Newcastle

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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$29

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3h 34m

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4h 29m

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from Bolton to Newcastle

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

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

National Express
11:30AM7h20
Bolton
06:50PMNewcastle
$281One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
11:30AM7h20
Bolton
06:50PMNewcastle
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
11:45AM7h05
Bolton
06:50PMNewcastle
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bolton 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 Bolton to Newcastle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bolton and Newcastle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $0.64 (€0.52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Newcastle costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Bolton to Newcastle is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Newcastle is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Newcastle:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolton to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Newcastle by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Bee Network to go to Newcastle by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Bolton 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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