How to get to Newcastle from London

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Compare coach, train and flight for London to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £84.

Distance: 398 km

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Flight

£76

Average Price

£24

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Cheapest

£232

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4h 5m

Average total duration

3h 35m

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30m

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6h 53m

Average total duration

6h 23m

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4h 13m

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1h 13m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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Megabus

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from London to Newcastle

How to get to Newcastle from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Newcastle is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:406h20
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    17:00Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:306h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:25Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1340
    20:501h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    21:55Newcastle Airport
    £2421One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11884
    9:333h02
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:35Newcastle station (NCL)
    £481One-way
    0 changes
  • London North Eastern RailwayC41058
    9:302h38
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:08Newcastle station (NCL)
    £1211One-way
    0 changes
  • London North Eastern RailwayC41053
    9:032h57
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:00Newcastle station (NCL)
    £1541One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:007h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    17:00Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:506h20
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    13:10Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:007h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    13:10Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1328
    10:151h15
    London Heathrow Airport
    11:30Newcastle Airport
    £1891One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1336
    17:101h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    18:30Newcastle Airport
    £3341One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1326
    7:151h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:25Newcastle Airport
    £3341One-way
    0 changes

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General Information about the journey from London to Newcastle

Newcastle and London are about 400 kilometres apart, so it is possible to fly, catch the train or take a coach if you need to reach the north-east's largest city. Trains depart from London Kings Cross, buses depart from London Victoria Coach Station, while you can fly from Stansted or Heathrow. The fastest journey time is about 1 hour (in the air), but express trains can work out almost as fast.

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FAQs: London to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Newcastle.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Newcastle including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Newcastle is a coach with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Newcastle:

A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newcastle costing on average £26.

A coach is £73 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Newcastle costing on average £84.

The fastest way to travel from London to Newcastle is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 37m.

Coach takes on average 5h 45m.

The London to Newcastle distance is approximately 398 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Newcastle is:
  • Around 21 coaches per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Newcastle as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Newcastle:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Newcastle by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, First Hull Trains, Lumo to go to Newcastle by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Newcastle by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 14 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Lumo.
  • 17 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
Omio customers who travel from London to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.

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