How to travel from Leeds to Newcastle

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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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2h 16m

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1h 46m

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2h 53m

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from Leeds to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM2h15
Leeds, Coach Station
11:25AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM2h15
Leeds, Coach Station
11:25AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC43742+LNERC41046
08:44AM1h24
Leeds station (LDS)
10:08AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$741One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL37176
08:52AM1h32
Leeds station (LDS)
10:24AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y25391+LNERC41049
09:30AM1h30
Leeds station (LDS)
11:00AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$391One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74838
09:10AM1h27
Leeds station (LDS)
10:37AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM2h30
Leeds, Coach Station
12:30PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h10
Leeds, Coach Station
01:10PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM2h15
Leeds, Coach Station
01:55PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$111One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Newcastle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Leeds to Newcastle is approximately 81 miles (131 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Newcastle is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Newcastle:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds 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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