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Omio recommends booking the bus 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 45m. 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 €12.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel to Newcastle upon Tyne from Leeds including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Newcastle upon Tyne from Leeds is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne costing on average $9 (€8).
The fastest way from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne that take longer:
Getting to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 81 miles (130 km) between Leeds and Newcastle upon Tyne.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne is:
- 22 buses a day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Newcastle upon Tyne from Leeds as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Buses most often depart from Leeds at Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Yorkshire or Scottish Citylink to go to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express or Cross Country for trains to Newcastle upon Tyne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for TransPennine Express Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies:
- 21 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink.
- Direct train available with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express or Cross Country 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Newcastle upon Tyne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leeds and Newcastle upon Tyne.
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