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Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $233 Average price |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Newcastle:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Newcastle costing on average $131 (€105).
A bus is $191 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Newcastle costing on average $233 (€187).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Newcastle
How to get from Luton to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM8h20Luton5:05 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM8h20Luton5:05 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13408:50 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$2111One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Y1232212:26 PM3h42Luton station (LUT)4:08 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$1201One-way1 transfer
Y12323+
Y119331:26 PM3h42Luton station (LUT)5:08 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$1251One-way1 transfer
Y11931+
Y123178:26 AM3h42Luton station (LUT)12:08 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$1251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM8h45Luton2:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM9h15Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)6:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM8h25Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)4:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$581One-way1 transfer
BA13268:00 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport9:10 AMNewcastle Airport$2531One-way0 transfers
BA13427:20 PM1h10London Heathrow Airport8:30 PMNewcastle Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
BA13386:25 PM1h10London Heathrow Airport7:35 PMNewcastle Airport$3131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Newcastle:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Newcastle costing on average $131 (€105).
A bus is $191 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Newcastle costing on average $233 (€187).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Newcastle by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Newcastle by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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