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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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€31 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leeds to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Newcastle.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Newcastle:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Newcastle costing on average $11 (€8).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Newcastle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Newcastle by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink, Arriva Yorkshire to go to Newcastle by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
- 18 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink.
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