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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 30m. 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 €44.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €122 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham 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 Newcastle to Birmingham.
There are 2 travel options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Newcastle upon Tyne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham:
Taking a bus costs $37 (€33) less than taking a train, which costs on average $49 (€44) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Birmingham that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 30 min on average.
The distance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is approximately 172 miles (277 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is:
- 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham:
- Buses most often depart from Newcastle upon Tyne at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham:
- You can take a bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with FlixBus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham.
- You can take a train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham with CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $49 (€44) with CrossCountry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express or FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham.
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