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

The cheapest way to get from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is to bus which costs £30 - £130 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between London and Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at John Dobson Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between London and Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The distance between London and Newcastle upon Tyne is 269 miles. The road distance is 275.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Newcastle upon Tyne without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £140.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Newcastle takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Newcastle upon Tyne bus from?

London to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Newcastle upon Tyne train from?

London to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The best way to get from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £270 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the London to Newcastle upon Tyne bus arrive?

London to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the London to Newcastle upon Tyne train arrive?

London to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Newcastle upon Tyne is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from London to Newcastle upon Tyne.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Book your London to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Book your London to Newcastle upon Tyne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Newcastle upon Tyne?

There are 2328+ hotels available in Newcastle upon Tyne.

London to Newcastle upon Tyne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 39m
£50–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
6h 10m
£30–130
Drive 274.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Newcastle upon Tynecar 274.3 mi
4h 50m
£67–97
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2h 47m
£57–266
Train via Sunderland
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
3h 56m
£75–120
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3h 44m
£113–273
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 34m
£117–382
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 44m
£129–403

London to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

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Distance: 267.1 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between London, England and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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