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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 06 Oct
£16
Average ticket price on 06 Oct
£17
Fastest journey on 06 Oct
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 06 Oct
4 h 17 m
Buses on 06 Oct
9
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newcastle to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to York will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
To travel from Newcastle to York you need to make at least one change.
NX183 · YC843
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX180 · YC840
NX426 · YC843
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX183 · YC843
NX172 · YC843
NX591 · YC843
NX133 · YC840Buses from Newcastle to York run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 118 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 118 km |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to York coaches for today, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX426 · YC843 | 7:45 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h50 | 12:35 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX133 · YC840 | 8:45 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h40 | 13:25 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 3h55 | 14:15 York, Train Station | 1 change | |
NX591 · YC843 | 13:30 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h35 | 18:05 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX183 · YC843 | 14:35 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h06 | 18:41 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX426 · YC843 | 14:45 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h55 | 19:40 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 5h00 | 22:30 York, Train Station | 1 change | |
NX172 · YC843 | 17:35 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h07 | 21:42 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX180 · YC840 | 23:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h11 | 8:01 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
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A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
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Well-known traditional tearoom serving afternoon tea, cakes and light lunches in a classic Edwardian-style setting popular with visitors and locals.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller northern cities, but usually below London. Walking helps keep local transport costs low.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, but small change is appreciated.
There are three bus services that run between these cities on weekdays. The first buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to York depart at 8:30 am, and the last service leaves at 2:00 pm. Both these services run direct, with a journey time of around two and a half hours. There is one other service that leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at 10:30 am; this service has one change and has a journey time of four and a half hours. These services run throughout the week and weekend and are provided by National Express.
The coach station in Newcastle upon Tyne is located on Churchill St, off St James Boulevard, in the centre of the city. It is located just a few minutes walk from Newcastle train station, and is open 24 hours a day. Taxi ranks can be found outside the station, and buses run to the station throughout the day and evening. Westmorland Rd-Clayton St West is another bus stop that is 2 minutes walk from the coach station.
York is a beautiful city, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It is famous for its cathedral - the tallest in western Europe- as well as its Roman and Viking history. National Express coaches from Newcastle upon Tyne arrive outside York train station. From the station it is a 5-10 minute walk to the city centre. Buses to the city centre run from outside the station, departing from early in the morning to late in the evening. There is a taxi rank outside the station that continues to serve the station throughout the night.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newcastle to York buses use the Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station to York, Station Rd station pair, with some services arriving at York, Rail Station. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and York bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
York, Station Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Station Rd. ATMs are available at York, Station Rd.
Ticket office support is available at York, Station Rd.
Available at York, Station Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Station Rd: Accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.
York, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Rail Station. ATMs are available at York, Rail Station.
Ticket office support is available at York, Rail Station.
Available at York, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Rail Station: Standard accessibility features available.
York, Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at York, Train Station.
Available at York, Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Train Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and exits.
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