How to travel from Leicester to Newcastle

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 162 miles (262 km)

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€25

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€101

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5h 30m

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3h 40m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Leicester to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
07:45AM4h25
Leicester
12:10PMNewcastle
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:45AM4h25
Leicester
12:10PMNewcastle
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:20AM4h05
Leicester
05:25AMNewcastle
$251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
01:25AM9h30
Leicester
10:55AMNewcastle
$391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:00PM9h40
Leicester
02:40AMNewcastle
$401One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:45PM8h25
Leicester
03:10AMNewcastle
$441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Newcastle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Newcastle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Newcastle costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Leicester to Newcastle is approximately 162 miles (262 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Newcastle is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester 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 Leicester to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands, First Leicester to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Newcastle:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester 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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