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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Newcastle to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Birmingham:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Birmingham costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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