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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is to bus via Sheffield which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newcastle Coach Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham is 206 miles. The road distance is 200.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160.

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

The train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.

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

Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £100 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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

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Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 54m
£110–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
5h 45m
£25–100
Drive 199.6 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birminghamcar 199.6 mi
3h 27m
£49–71
Fly Newcastle to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
4h 40m
£55–150
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 41m
£94–186
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 52m
£30–65
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 21m
£79–206
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 39m
£76–156
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 55m
£96–356

Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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