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Great North Museum: Hancock
Major museum on Roman Britain, Hadrian’s Wall, archaeology and natural history, with family-friendly displays in a grand Victorian building.
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Overview: Bus from Durham to Newcastle
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Buses from Durham to Newcastle run on average 1 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:18, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 22 km distance in 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £3
Distance 22 km |
Average bus duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 0:18 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £3
Frequently asked questions about your Durham to Newcastle trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Durham to Newcastle.
Cheap coach tickets from Durham to Newcastle can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Durham to Newcastle is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Durham to Newcastle leaves at 0:18. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Durham to Newcastle leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Durham to Newcastle with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
Why should you book Durham to Newcastle coaches with Omio?
National Express operates all coaches services from Durham to Newcastle.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Durham to Newcastle.
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Durham to Newcastle.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Durham to Newcastle.
Bus providers: National Express from Durham to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Durham to Newcastle with National Express for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
25m
Cheapest National Express Price
£8
National Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Durham and Newcastle
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from Durham to Newcastle, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Newcastle. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Durham and Newcastle and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Durham to Newcastle:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Durham to Newcastle for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Durham to Newcastle depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Durham to Newcastle.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Durham to Newcastle:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Durham to Newcastle:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Durham to Newcastle.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Durham to Newcastle with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Durham to Newcastle with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Durham to Newcastle with the following coach company: National Express.
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Things to do in Newcastle
Discover the best of Newcastle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newcastle trip today.
- Must visit
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill on the Quayside, showing modern exhibitions and strong river views.
- Recommended
Discovery Museum
Large museum covering Newcastle’s industrial heritage, transport, science and local life, spread across historic riverside buildings.
- Must visit
Quayside
Historic quayside promenade with bridges, public art and river views. A top area for walks, photography and city atmosphere.
- Must visit
Grey Street
Elegant Georgian street known for its sweeping curve, theatres, shops and architecture in the heart of the city centre.
- Must visit
Jesmond Dene
Deep wooded valley with riverside paths, stepping stones and varied walking routes linking Jesmond with open green space.
Stottie
A stottie is a dense round bread from Tyneside, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a classic local lunch found across Newcastle.
- Gluten-free
Pease Pudding
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury spread, traditionally served with ham or in a stottie. It is a long-standing North East comfort food.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Pan Haggerty
Pan haggerty is a baked North East dish of potatoes, onions and cheese. It is prized for its simple hearty flavour and mining-region roots.
House of Tides
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate, elegant setting on Queen Street. A strong choice for a special meal in Newcastle.
Cook House
Popular city-centre spot serving creative small plates with global influences. Stylish but informal atmosphere, ideal for sharing dishes.
Geordie Bangers
Beloved Grainger Market bakery and café famous for stotties, pease pudding and other North East staples in a casual local setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for a UK city; hotels, dining and local transport are often cheaper than in London or Edinburgh, making it good value for city breaks.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis; cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £5.00
To the city centre
John Dobson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne -> Monument Metro Station, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Distance
- 0.6 km
- Travel time
- 7 min
- Use a Pop Pay As You Go card or Google Pay on Metro for fare capping. Adult single journeys are capped at £2.50 and day travel at £5.00.
- John Dobson Street is within walking distance of Monument, a central interchange. Buses in the city centre also benefit from bus-priority routes on John Dobson Street.
Buses from Durham to Newcastle
Durham and Newcastle are connected by National Express coach services, which depart twice a day both on weekdays and on weekends. This is a short journey that takes 30 minutes and no bus changes are involved. Buses leave Durham in the afternoon, at 2:10 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Durham to Newcastle?
Departure Station: Durham to Newcastle buses depart from Durham Coach Station, located 800 metres away from Durham's High Street on the western side of the River Wear. Durham Castle is barely a 10-minute walk away, and so is the city's train station. City bus 40 stops outside the station (on North Road) and is the most convenient way of getting to the city centre. Alternatively, buses 20, 56, and 57 can be used to reach the centre.
Arrival Station: Buses arrive at Newcastle Coach Station. The station is within easy reach of the city centre and 500 metres away from the main railway station. The shopping area of Northumberland Street is 1.6 kilometres away and can be reached by underground from Central Station or by taking bus number 1 from across the coach station on Westmorland Road.
FAQs: Durham to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham 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.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Newcastle
Most Durham to Newcastle buses use the Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street to Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Durham and Newcastle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Durham
Arrival bus stations in Newcastle
Which Durham station do buses to Newcastle leave from?
Buses from Durham to Newcastle leave from Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street. The station is 1 km from Durham city centre at Durham, NC, USA.
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge StreetDurham, NC, USA
City-centre transport
Getting to Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street from Durham city centre
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Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street bus station facilities and services
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street. ATMs are available at Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street: Accessible via ramps and flat surfaces.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
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