The average bus between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Tamworth takes 3h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. There is a bus service every few hours from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Tamworth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Tamworth. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle-under-Lyme is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Tamworth at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Tamworth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Newcastle-under-Lyme station and arriving at Tamworth station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Newcastle-under-Lyme to Tamworth bus services, operated by First Potteries, depart from The Avenue station.
Newcastle-under-Lyme to Tamworth bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Tamworth is 54.4 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from The Avenue to Corporation St via Railway Station, Mill Bank, and Bus Station in around 3h 2m.