The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Newcastle
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Newcastle will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $18.
Of the 26 buses that leave London for Newcastle every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 398 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus11:30 PM6h55London, Victoria Coach Station6:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$181One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:00 AM7h10London, Victoria Coach Station1:10 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$181One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:50 AM6h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:10 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$181One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:00 AM7h00London, Victoria Coach Station5:00 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$181One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:40 AM6h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:00 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$181One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:05 PM5h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$181One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:55 PM5h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$441One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:30 PM6h10London, Victoria Coach Station3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$441One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:15 AM6h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$481One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:50 AM6h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:10 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 398 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average Price Cheapest | $104 Average Price | $316 Average Price |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Newcastle coaches for today, Monday, 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N25991 · GR046000 | On time 8:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h47 | 12:50 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
Y11910 · GR045900 | On time 8:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h17 | 1:50 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h10 | 3:40 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h45 | 3:40 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h05 | 5:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
NX598 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h50 | 4:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h35 | 5:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h55 | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
NX466 · NX172 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h16 | 11:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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FlixBus | 12:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h10 | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h10 | 1:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h20 | 1:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | Delayed 11:30 AM 7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 7h15 | 2:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h20 | 2:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h50 | 2:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
NX591 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h20 | 3:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | Delayed 11:30 AM 9:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 7h40 | 5:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 5:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h20 | 5:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
NX561 · NX133 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h15 | 7:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX426 | On time 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h45 | 8:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h20 | 6:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h45 | 6:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX401 · NX426 | On time 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 11h55 | 1:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX032 · NX025 · NX426 | On time 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 11h55 | 1:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX561 · NX133 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h25 | 10:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX426 | On time 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h45 | 1:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX466 · NX172 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h16 | 11:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Newcastle
Buses from London to Newcastle run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 398 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 398 km |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from London to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between London to Newcastle with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Newcastle by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Newcastle
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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