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How to travel from Wakefield to Newcastle

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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 89 miles (144 km)

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€37

Average price

€22

Average price

Cheapest

2h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 44m

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30m

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2h 34m

Average total duration

2h 4m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

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from Wakefield to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
06:30PM1h55
Wakefield
08:25PMNewcastle
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:30PM1h55
Wakefield
08:25PMNewcastle
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:30PM1h55
Wakefield
08:25PMNewcastle
$101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Megabus
12:55AM2h00
Wakefield
02:55AMNewcastle
$201One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:20AM6h35
Wakefield
10:55AMNewcastle
$241One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
12:55PM2h10
Wakefield
03:05PMNewcastle
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle 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 Wakefield to Newcastle.

FAQs

You can get to Newcastle upon Tyne from Wakefield 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne:

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $14 (€13).

The quickest way to travel from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne is by train, which takes on average 1 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 2 h.

You should expect to travel around 89 miles (143 km) between Wakefield and Newcastle upon Tyne.

The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne is:

  • 1 bus a day.
  • 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 when traveling from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • You can travel by bus to Newcastle upon Tyne from Wakefield with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
    • You can travel by train from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or Cross Country, and you can find LNER Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets for $14 (€13) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Newcastle upon Tyne with.
    • You can check for a direct train to Newcastle upon Tyne with Cross Country with 1 direct train per day.

    Direct services to Newcastle upon Tyne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Wakefield to Newcastle upon Tyne often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow or Leeds. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Wakefield and Newcastle upon Tyne itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Newcastle upon Tyne and any of these top destinations today!

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