4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Newcastle will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 24 buses that leave Liverpool for Newcastle every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 52 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.
NX541 · NX17213:306h40Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place20:10Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£131One-way1 change- NX170 · NX17211:488h22Liverpool, University20:10Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£131One-way1 change
- NX540 · NX17216:256h35Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place23:00Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£141One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX17215:407h20Liverpool, University23:00Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£151One-way1 change
FlixBus6:305h45Liverpool, Liverpool One12:15Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:405h35Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre12:15Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:205h35Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre17:55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£181One-way1 change
- FlixBus6:305h45Liverpool, Liverpool One12:15Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:105h45Liverpool, Liverpool One17:55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£181One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX5919:585h52Liverpool, University15:50Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£221One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 195 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Liverpool to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Newcastle coaches for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX170 · NX172 | 15:40 Liverpool, University | 7h20 | 23:00 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX172 | 16:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h35 | 23:00 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX426 | 17:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h40 | 1:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX426 | 17:43 Liverpool, University | 7h32 | 1:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX172 | 19:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 8h55 | 4:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX172 | 19:38 Liverpool, University | 8h47 | 4:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 7h15 | 5:05 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 7h05 | 5:05 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| NX170 · NX172 | 4:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h00 | 11:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX172 | 4:20 Liverpool, University | 6h55 | 11:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 12:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:40 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 5h35 | 12:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX170 · NX426 | 7:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h20 | 14:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX426 | 8:03 Liverpool, University | 6h12 | 14:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX591 | 9:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h00 | 15:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX591 | 9:58 Liverpool, University | 5h52 | 15:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h25 | 16:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h10 | 16:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX172 | 11:48 Liverpool, University | 8h22 | 20:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 17:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 5h35 | 17:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| NX541 · NX172 | 13:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h40 | 20:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX426 | 13:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h35 | 20:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX426 | 13:48 Liverpool, University | 6h27 | 20:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Newcastle
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Liverpool to Newcastle run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:18, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 195 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 195 km |
Average bus duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 0:18 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Liverpool to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Newcastle with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Liverpool to Newcastle
Whenever passengers choose to travel between Liverpool and Newcastle Upon Tyne, they should find National Express coaches readily available. Passengers can choose from four direct services to cover the 175-mile route, with up to seven indirect options, usually involving one change at Leeds Coach Station. The journey can be completed in as little as five hours 20 minutes. Some indirect services take slightly longer, depending on the wait time at transfer stations.
Which coach companies travel from Liverpool to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Coaches between Liverpool and Newcastle are offered solely by National Express. Both direct and indirect services spread throughout the day leave Liverpool One Station to arrive in Newcastle Upon Tyne. On board, National Express ensures all passengers have access to plug sockets, WiFi and comfortable seating.
How long is the coach from Liverpool to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
When travelling from Liverpool to Newcastle, passengers can expect travel times of approximately five hours 30 minutes. The fastest service, both direct and indirect, can complete the journey in five hours 20 minutes. The longest indirect service travels overnight, involving a two-hour wait at Leeds Coach Station before arriving in Newcastle in the early hours of the following morning.
How many coaches are there from Liverpool to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Passengers can expect four direct daily departures between Liverpool and Newcastle. The first service begins very early in the morning, with the last falling just before the start of peak evening travel. Where a direct service does not suit, passengers can choose from up to seven indirect departures spread throughout the day. Indirect routes do not negatively impact travel time too much, so are still a viable option.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Liverpool to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Departure coach station: Passengers will board their National Express coach at Liverpool One Canning Place Station. The recently refurbished station has 10 platforms, each with a live departure board. Located close to Liverpool One shopping centre, passengers will find eateries, coffee shops, and high-end fashion stores. Those wishing to explore the history of Liverpool may enjoy looking around the nearby Albert Docks.
Arrival coach station: All coaches terminate at Newcastle Upon Tyne Coach Station. Found on St. James' Boulevard in the city centre, it's just a short five-minute walk from the city's railway station and Central Station on the Tyne and Wear Metro for easy onward travel.
FAQs: Liverpool to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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 Liverpool and Newcastle
Most Liverpool to Newcastle buses use the Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place to Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Newcastle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Liverpool station do buses to Newcastle leave from?
Getting to Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Liverpool, University from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, University bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
Getting to Liverpool, Liverpool One from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, Liverpool One is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Liverpool One bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, Liverpool One has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret A Manger (in the station), Costa Coffee (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Liverpool One.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, Liverpool One: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Liverpool One: Elevators, ramps.
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