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Compare train, bus, 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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €141.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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€110 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €289 Average price |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m 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.
How to get from London to Newcastle upon Tyne
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Newcastle.
You can get between London and Newcastle upon Tyne 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Newcastle upon Tyne from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Newcastle upon Tyne:
A bus is $28 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Newcastle upon Tyne costing on average $46 (€41).
A bus is $34 (€31) less than a train with an average ticket price of $53 (€47) from London to Newcastle upon Tyne.
The fastest way from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 45 min.
Train takes on average 2 h 36 min.
The distance from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 246 miles (397 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is:
- Around 33 buses per day.
- 7 flights per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Newcastle upon Tyne as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Most travelers catch their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink to go to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus London to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
- British Airways can take you to Newcastle upon Tyne by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for British Airways from London to Newcastle upon Tyne for $46 (€41).
- LNER, Lumo, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry or First Hull Trains can get you to Newcastle upon Tyne by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with LNER from London to Newcastle upon Tyne for $53 (€47) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink with 25 direct buses per day.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- Direct train available with LNER or Lumo 6 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 to Newcastle upon Tyne from London.
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