What is the cheapest way to get from London to Newcastle?

The cheapest way to get from London to Newcastle is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Newcastle?

The fastest way to get from London to Newcastle is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Newcastle?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Newcastle station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Knighton Bus Station via Country Bus Station and Mill Street Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between London and Newcastle?

No, there is no direct train from London to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from London to Newcastle?

The distance between London and Newcastle is 199 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.

How do I travel from London to Newcastle without a car?

The best way to get from London to Newcastle without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from London to Newcastle?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from London to Newcastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Newcastle bus from?

London to Newcastle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Newcastle train from?

London to Newcastle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Newcastle?

The best way to get from London to Newcastle is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the London to Newcastle bus arrive?

London to Newcastle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.

Where does the London to Newcastle train arrive?

London to Newcastle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from London to Newcastle?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Newcastle is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from London to Newcastle.

Where can I stay near Newcastle?

There are 487+ hotels available in Newcastle.

London to Newcastle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 461 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Newcastle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
4h 33m
£88–180
Drive 169.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Newcastlecar 169.2 mi
3h 20m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
7h 2m
£51–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boars Head PHbus 553
4h 47m
Train, line 461 bus
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mill Street Car Parkbus 461 / ...
6h 17m

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Distance: 197.4 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between London, England and Newcastle, Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from London Euston to Newcastle via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Knighton in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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