4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rotherham to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rotherham to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotherham to Newcastle will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 8 buses that leave Rotherham 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 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
NX131 · NX17222:405h45Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange4:25Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£211One-way1 change- NX466 · NX1725:255h50Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange11:15Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£231One-way1 change
- NX131 · NX18313:154h25Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange17:40Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£241One-way1 change
- NX131 · NX42620:354h40Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange1:15Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£261One-way1 change
- NX13317:303h50Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange21:20Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£301One-way0 changes
- NX59112:253h25Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange15:50Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£321One-way0 changes
- NX13319:203h40Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange23:00Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£301One-way0 changes
- NX13317:303h50Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange21:20Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£301One-way0 changes
- NX13315:503h55Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange19:45Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£321One-way0 changes
- NX131 · NX18313:154h25Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange17:40Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station£241One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Rotherham to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 172 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rotherham to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotherham to Newcastle coaches for tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NX466 · NX172 | 5:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 5h50 | 11:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotherham to Newcastle
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Buses from Rotherham to Newcastle run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 172 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Rotherham to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Rotherham to Newcastle with FlixBus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rotherham to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotherham 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.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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