How to travel from Halifax to Newcastle

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Compare bus and train for Halifax to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halifax 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 train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 87 miles (141 km)

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Train
Bus

$54

Average price

$33

Average price

Cheapest

2h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

3h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Northern Rail (3)

Most popular train company

Megabus

Most popular bus company

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

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from Halifax to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Northern Rail (3)Y26102+TransPennine ExpressL36761+LNERC41058
09:41AM2h27
Halifax station (HFX)
12:08PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$321One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX465 · NX172
11:30PM4h40
Halifax, Bus Station
04:10AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$301One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25392+LNERC41053
09:54AM2h06
Halifax station (HFX)
12:00PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$1151One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25674+CrossCountryC74921
09:16AM2h22
Halifax station (HFX)
11:38AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$611One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y26222+CrossCountryC74838
08:15AM2h22
Halifax station (HFX)
10:37AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$681One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y25391+LNERC41049
08:54AM2h06
Halifax station (HFX)
11:00AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$1151One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX564 · NX131 · NX426
04:00PM9h15
Halifax, Bus Station
01:15AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$391One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Halifax 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 Halifax to Newcastle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Halifax and Newcastle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Halifax to Newcastle is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halifax to Newcastle costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Halifax to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Halifax to Newcastle is approximately 87 miles (141 km).
The average frequency per day from Halifax to Newcastle is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halifax 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 Halifax to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Halifax station (HFX) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Halifax, Bus Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Halifax to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Halifax to Newcastle:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Halifax 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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