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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$28 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Wakefield to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Wakefield to Newcastle 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 Wakefield to Newcastle:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Newcastle costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Newcastle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country to go to Newcastle by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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