The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Newcastle will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 8 buses that leave Nottingham for Newcastle every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.
FlixBus
NX240 · NX172
NX240 · NX133
NX132 · NX426
NX465 · NX172
FlixBus
NX133
NX183
NX180
NX132 · NX426Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 £14, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 227 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Newcastle coaches for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:45 Nottingham | 7h25 | 03:10 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:30 Nottingham | 6h55 | 05:25 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 15 January | |||||
NX180 | 00:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h40 | 05:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h50 | 05:05 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Newcastle
Buses from Nottingham to Newcastle run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 227 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 227 km |
Average bus duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Nottingham to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Newcastle with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nottingham to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

When departing from Nottingham, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St and Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station. When arriving in Newcastle, you can end your trip in coach stations like Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, located 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Newcastle
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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