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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$101 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Newcastle:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newcastle costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $248 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Newcastle costing on average $279 (€226).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Newcastle
How to get from London to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 PM6h55London, Victoria Coach Station6:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:30 PM6h55London, Victoria Coach Station6:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13408:50 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$4531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C02047 · GR038200 · G8024112:33 PM4h27London Kings Cross (KGX)5:00 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$901One-way2 transfers
- C02111 · GR038100 · G802471:33 PM4h27London Kings Cross (KGX)6:00 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$901One-way2 transfers
- C01966 · GR038300 · G8023411:33 AM4h27London Kings Cross (KGX)4:00 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$901One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus9:55 PM5h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM6h10London, Victoria Coach Station3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$491One-way0 transfers
NX4265:30 PM7h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$501One-way0 transfers
- BA13342:15 PM1h15London Heathrow Airport3:30 PMNewcastle Airport$4791One-way0 transfers
- BA132810:15 AM1h15London Heathrow Airport11:30 AMNewcastle Airport$4791One-way0 transfers
- BA13365:10 PM1h20London Heathrow Airport6:30 PMNewcastle Airport$4791One-way0 transfers
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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 $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newcastle costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $248 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Newcastle costing on average $279 (€226).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 19 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 London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains to go to Newcastle by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Newcastle by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- 17 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 17 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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