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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$98 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Newcastle
How to get from Cambridge to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM10h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM10h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G256775:21 AM3h07Cambridge station (CBG)8:28 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$1401One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C019715:21 AM3h39Cambridge station (CBG)9:00 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$621One-way1 transfer
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C826725:55 AM3h40Cambridge station (CBG)9:35 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$981One-way2 transfers
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C020495:51 AM3h44Cambridge station (CBG)9:35 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$981One-way1 transfer
NX777 · NX1339:50 AM11h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:35 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$721One-way1 transfer
NX777 · NX1831:50 AM12h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)2:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$971One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Newcastle by train.
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