How to travel from Glasgow to Newcastle

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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$49

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$18

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from Glasgow to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National ExpressNX183
    10:30 AM4h00
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 PM4h05
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    11:20 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ScotrailY39313+London North Eastern RailwayC40896
    9:00 AM2h21
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    11:21 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ScotrailY39350+LumoC08208
    10:15 AM2h36
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    12:51 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailY39290+London North Eastern RailwayY11826
    8:15 AM2h40
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    10:55 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailY39282+CrossCountryC75121
    8:00 AM2h33
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    10:33 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX183
    7:20 AM4h10
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    11:30 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM4h15
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    11:50 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX591
    9:15 AM4h10
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    1:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • BA CityflyerBA8725+British AirwaysBA1340
    2:55 PM7h00
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:55 PMNewcastle Airport
    $5711One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1487 · BA1340
    5:40 PM4h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:55 PMNewcastle Airport
    $7721One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1485 · BA1340
    3:35 PM6h20
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:55 PMNewcastle Airport
    $7721One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Newcastle.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Newcastle including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Newcastle costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Glasgow to Newcastle is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Newcastle is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Newcastle:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Paris, Leeds. 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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