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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bristol to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$144 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newcastle:
A bus is $68 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Newcastle costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $111 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newcastle costing on average $144 (€116).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Newcastle
How to get from Bristol to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 AM7h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 AM7h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:40 PM7h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus12:00 PM7h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM9h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:05 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$431One-way1 transfer
NX100 · NX131 · NX1725:05 PM11h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$521One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newcastle:
A bus is $68 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Newcastle costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $111 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newcastle costing on average $144 (€116).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Newcastle by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Newcastle by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Newcastle by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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