The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 buses that leave Newcastle for Stockton-on-Tees every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 49 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£7 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees coaches for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 13:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1h05 | 14:30 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1h05 | 15:15 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1h05 | 17:10 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1h15 | 00:40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 9 February | |||||
![]() | 06:25 Newcastle | 1h05 | 07:30 Stockton-on-Tees | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees
Buses from Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 23:32. The fastest coach covers the 49 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 23:32 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Go North East, Arriva North East from Newcastle to Stockton-on-TeesYou can travel by bus between Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees with Megabus, FlixBus, Go North East, Arriva North East for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees, 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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