The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
16 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Newcastle will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £71.
Of the 1 buses that leave Colchester 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 381 km distance in an average of 16 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Colchester to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £85.
Distance: 381 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£60 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £207 Average Price |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Colchester to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Newcastle coaches for today, Saturday 14 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:35 Colchester | 16h40 | 14:15 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to Newcastle
Buses from Colchester to Newcastle run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £28 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 381 km distance in 12h 45m.
Distance 381 km |
Average bus duration 10h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 12h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Colchester to Newcastle with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Colchester to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester 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.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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