How to travel from Liverpool to Newcastle

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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool 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 27m. 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 $35.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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$68

Average price

$28

Average price

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3h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 27m

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5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Transpennine Express

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Newcastle costing on average $68 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Newcastle including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Newcastle among Omio's users.

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from Liverpool to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 AM5h35
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    12:15 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 AM5h35
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    12:15 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressG15989
    4:56 AM3h29
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    8:25 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressA27384 · P00051+London North Eastern RailwayG80215
    8:24 AM3h44
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:08 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $461One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressA27404 · G15879+London North Eastern RailwayG80209
    7:24 AM3h45
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:09 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $461One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15866
    5:53 AM3h33
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    9:26 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM5h45
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    12:15 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 AM6h10
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    4:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM6h25
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    4:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Newcastle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Newcastle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Newcastle costing on average $68 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

The distance from Liverpool to Newcastle is approximately 121 miles (195 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Newcastle is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Newcastle:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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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