Glasgow to Newcastle bus with National Express

Coaches from Glasgow to Newcastle

Buses from Glasgow to Newcastle take between three and four hours to travel the distance of approximately 150 miles. There are usually two buses per day that depart from Glasgow, one in the morning and one in the evening. The coach stations in both locations are close to the city centre and local public transport links.

Which coach companies travel from Glasgow to Newcastle?

The National Express coach company operates all of the routes for buses from Glasgow to Newcastle.

How long is the coach journey from Glasgow to Newcastle?

The buses from Glasgow to Newcastle that leave in the morning take around four and a half hours to complete the journey. The buses that depart later in the evening take just under four hours, due to there being less traffic on the roads at this time. All bus routes are direct and there are no changes required on the way.

How many coaches are there from Glasgow to Newcastle?

There are two buses from Glasgow to Newcastle each day, seven days per week. There is one coach departure in the morning at around 8:30 a.m. and the second leaves before 8:00 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Glasgow to Newcastle?

Departure coach station: Buses leave from Buchanan Bus Station on Killermont Street in Glasgow. The station is located within the city centre and so there are plenty of public transport options available for travel around the city and the surrounding area. Local buses also stop at this station. Facilities available at the bus station include luggage storage, shops, a cafe and cash machines.

Arrival coach station: Buses from Glasgow arrive at Newcastle Coach Station. Located just outside the city centre on Churchill Street, the station is conveniently located for onward travel. Many locations can be reached within walking distance, including hotels, banks and sights. Local bus routes stop nearby and the Central Station trains and metros are just a few minutes away on foot. These public transport options take passengers all around the city and to other nearby areas. The coach station facilities include seating areas, a cash machine, a pay phone and public toilets.

Taking the Bus from Glasgow

Glasgow's main bus and coach terminus is Buchanan Bus Station in Killermont Street. It is a short walk (approx 0.6km) from Queen Street Railway Station and the city's main railway station, Glasgow Central Station, is 1km away. Buchanan can also be reached by the Subway Underground Railway which runs across Glasgow. The trains operate from early morning to late evening Monday to Saturday with a reduced service on Sunday.

Getting into Newcastle by Bus

Newcastle, situated on the river Tyne, is a major city in the North East of England. The locals, who like to be known as 'Geordies', are fiercely proud of their city and adore their Premier League football team Newcastle United. Famous landmarks in the city include the Tyne Bridge and St. James's Park where Newcastle United play. Those heading into Newcastle on a National Express coach will end their journey at the coach station in the centre of the city on Churchill Street. The city's main train station is only a few hundred metres away. Megabus buses terminate in John Dobson street, close to Monument metro station.