4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 41 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
353 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Newcastle will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 6 buses that leave Luton for Newcastle every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 353 km distance in an average of 8 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 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.
6:5010h05Luton16:55Newcastle£181One-way0 changes- 21:109h15Luton6:25Newcastle£211One-way0 changes
- 22:008h25Luton6:25Newcastle£221One-way0 changes
- 20:109h15Luton5:25Newcastle£311One-way0 changes
- 19:459h40Luton5:25Newcastle£351One-way0 changes
21:006h50Luton3:50Newcastle£431One-way0 changes- 22:008h25Luton6:25Newcastle£221One-way0 changes
- 21:109h15Luton6:25Newcastle£211One-way0 changes
- 20:109h15Luton5:25Newcastle£311One-way0 changes
- 19:459h40Luton5:25Newcastle£351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Luton to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 353 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £95 Average Price | £168 Average Price |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Newcastle coaches for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 8h25 | 16:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX591 | On time 8:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h00 | 15:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX240 · NX133 | On time 10:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 9h05 | 19:30 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX240 · NX172 | On time 17:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 10h55 | 4:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Luton | 9h40 | 6:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 9h10 | 6:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 change | |
| NX707 · NX598 | 22:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h50 | 4:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Newcastle
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Luton to Newcastle run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 353 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 353 km |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Luton to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Luton to Newcastle with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 Luton and Newcastle
Most Luton to Newcastle buses use the Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station to Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street. Use this guide to compare Luton and Newcastle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do buses to Newcastle leave from?
Getting to Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) from Luton city centre
Getting to Luton, Station Interchange from Luton city centre
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