The cheapest and fastest coaches from Salford to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Salford to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salford to Newcastle will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 buses that leave Salford for Newcastle every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 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 coach and train for Salford to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salford to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salford to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salford to Newcastle coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:00 Salford | 3h35 | 11:35 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:20 Salford | 4h30 | 14:50 Newcastle | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:50 Salford | 3h50 | 15:40 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:10 Salford | 3h35 | 17:45 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:30 Salford | 5h25 | 03:55 Newcastle | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salford to Newcastle
Buses from Salford to Newcastle run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:34, the last at 19:44. The fastest coach covers the 171 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 171 km |
Average bus duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 00:34 |
Last bus 19:44 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Salford to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Salford to Newcastle with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
FAQs: Salford to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salford 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.

- 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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