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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bradford to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Newcastle will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bradford for Newcastle every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
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Compare train and coach for Bradford to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 131 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bradford to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Newcastle coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:15 Bradford, Interchange Station | 5h40 | 04:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| NX465 · NX172 | 23:50 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 4h20 | 04:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
| NX172 | 01:00 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 3h10 | 04:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Bus from Bradford to Newcastle
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Buses from Bradford to Newcastle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 131 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 131 km |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Bradford to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Bradford to Newcastle with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Bradford to Newcastle: Journey Details
Travelling between Bradford and Newcastle by bus is simple. National Express provide three direct buses every day, and the journey takes around 2 hours 50 minutes if no changes are involved. The earliest buses from Bradford to Newcastle leave at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 5:45 p.m. and finally a 7:15 p.m. departure. If you need to leave in the late morning or afternoon, there are also indirect services available, which take around 4 hours to reach Newcastle. Weekend services are the same as weekdays.
Taking the Bus from Bradford
Buses from Bradford to Newcastle all depart from the Coach Station in Bradford City Centre. The Coach Station is located on Metro Interchange, about ten minutes walk from the city centre and twenty minutes walk from Bradford Forster Square Station. If you need to reach the Coach Station from outlying suburbs or nearby towns, First Group maintain a wide network of local buses, which run from around 5 a.m.until 11:30 p.m.
Getting into Newcastle by Bus
Newcastle is the heart of north-east England. The city is filled with attractions like St James Park, the BALTIC art gallery in Gateshead, the shops of the Metro Centre or the Discovery Science Museum. Newcastle is a great place for a weekend trip. All buses from Bradford to Newcastle arrive at Newcastle Coach Station, located on St James Boulevard. This is next to the River Tyne, in the southern part of the city centre, and is within easy walking distance of most attractions. It is also a short walk from Newcastle Station, providing access to other towns in the area such as Durham.
FAQs: Bradford to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford 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.
When departing from Bradford, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bradford, Interchange Station and Bradford, Nelson Street (Police Station). When arriving in Newcastle, you can end your route in coach stations like Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bradford, Interchange Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, located 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre.
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