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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Tamworth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Tamworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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$121 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Tamworth:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Tamworth costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Tamworth 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 Tamworth station (TAM).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Tamworth by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tamworth by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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