How to travel from Newcastle to Tamworth

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Compare bus and train 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 €13. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €70.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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from Newcastle to Tamworth

How to get from Newcastle to Tamworth by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Tamworth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountry
06:41PM3h28
Newcastle
10:09PMTamworth
$631One-way
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CrossCountry
06:41PM3h28
Newcastle
10:09PMTamworth
$631One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountry
06:41PM3h28
Newcastle
10:09PMTamworth
$631One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Tamworth

Travel to Tamworth 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 Tamworth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Newcastle and Tamworth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Tamworth is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Tamworth:

A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Tamworth costing on average $88 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Tamworth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Newcastle to Tamworth is approximately 161 miles (260 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Tamworth is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Tamworth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Tamworth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Tamworth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Tamworth by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Tamworth by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Tamworth with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Tamworth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), London Euston (EUS), Derby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tamworth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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