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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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€87 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €248 Average price |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 London to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from London to Newcastle
Newcastle and London are about 400 kilometers apart, so it is possible to fly, catch the train or take a coach if you are traveling in the UK and need to reach the north-east's largest city. Trains depart from London Kings Cross, buses depart from London Victoria Coach Station, while you can fly from Stansted or Heathrow. The fastest journey time is about 1 hour (in the air), but express trains can work out almost as fast.
Return trips from Newcastle to London are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Newcastle:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newcastle costing on average $36 (€28).
A bus is $101 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Newcastle costing on average $116 (€92).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with LNER, Lumo, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Lumo to go to Newcastle by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Newcastle by flight.
- 17 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
- 13 direct trains per day with LNER, Lumo, Lumo.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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