You can get from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus or flight.
To get from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 14 Aug we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 172 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £14 - £137 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £14 • 5 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £137 • 3 h 13 min | |
Popular travel companies | Megabus or Cross Country |
Travel 172 miles by coach, flight, ferry or train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 13 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £14. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus or Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Birmingham and Newcastle upon Tyne. You can take a coach, flight, ferry or train.
A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne, which costs on average £14.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Newcastle upon Tyne:
A coach is about £8 less than a flight, which costs on average £22 for this trip.
A coach is generally £123 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £137 from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne.
The fastest way to get to Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 13 min.
There are alternative travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne that can usually take longer:
In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 5 h 55 min.
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The distance between Birmingham and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 172 miles.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Before travelling from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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