How to travel from Cambridge to Newcastle

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cambridge to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

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$98

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$60

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3h 44m

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3h 14m

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8h 51m

Average total duration

8h 21m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Newcastle costing on average $98 (€79).

A bus is $158 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Newcastle costing on average $218 (€176).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Newcastle is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 14m.

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cambridge and Newcastle including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Newcastle among Omio's users.

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from Cambridge to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM10h35
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $511One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM10h35
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $511One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ThameslinkW45412+LumoG25677
    5:21 AM3h07
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    8:28 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $1401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ThameslinkW45412+London North Eastern RailwayC01971
    5:21 AM3h39
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    9:00 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW32911+London North Eastern RailwayC02049+Great NorthernC82672
    5:55 AM3h40
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    9:35 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $981One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45468+London North Eastern RailwayC02049
    5:51 AM3h44
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    9:35 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX133
    9:50 AM11h45
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    9:35 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX183
    1:50 AM12h40
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    2:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $971One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Newcastle.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cambridge and Newcastle including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Newcastle costing on average $98 (€79).

A bus is $158 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Newcastle costing on average $218 (€176).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Newcastle is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 14m.

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

The distance from Cambridge to Newcastle is approximately 204 miles (329 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Newcastle is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Newcastle:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Newcastle by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge 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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