Liverpool to Newcastle upon Tyne coach
Cheap bus tickets from Liverpool to Newcastle upon Tyne
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Bus times from Liverpool to Newcastle upon Tyne
Fastest Journey
7 h 30 m
Average
8 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
195 km
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Overview: Coach from Liverpool to Newcastle upon Tyne
 | Distance | 121 miles (195 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 7 h |
 | Average coach ticket price | £18 (€20) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | National Express, Flixbus or Megabus |
Coaches from Liverpool to Newcastle upon Tyne cover the 121 miles (195 km) long route taking on average 7 h with our travel partners like National Express, Flixbus or Megabus. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £18, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £13. Travellers depart most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus Liverpool to Newcastle upon Tyne
You can travel by coach between Liverpool and Newcastle upon Tyne with National Express and FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Liverpool - Newcastle upon Tyne coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
- Average Price: £17
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
- Average Price: £13
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.
Travel Tips: Coach to Newcastle upon Tyne from Liverpool
There are a few coach stations in Liverpool to start your journey from including Liverpool, Liverpool One, Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and Liverpool, University. In Newcastle upon Tyne you have a few coach station options to choose from for your arrival including Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Strawberry Place (St. James' Park) and Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street / Cross Carliol Street.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
You can find the most popular departure coach station for this trip, Liverpool Lime Street, located approximately 0.4 miles (692 m) from the city centre of Liverpool. The most popular arrival coach station in Newcastle upon Tyne, called Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, is located around 0.2 miles (440 m) away from its city centre.
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