172 miles (277 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$12 - $49 | |
Bus • $12 (€11) • 5 h 30 min | |
Train • $49 (€44) • 2 h 50 min | |
Megabus or CrossCountry |
Travel 172 miles (277 km) by train or bus to Birmingham from Newcastle upon Tyne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham.
How to get from Newcastle to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Find the best journey between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham with Omio's travel partners National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
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:
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:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham:
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
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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