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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Lowtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    3h 25m
    £45–80

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4h 56m
    £21–31

  3. Drive  141.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowtoncar car 141.9 mi
    2h 46m
    £36–52

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    5h 21m
    £67–201

  5. Bus, line 35 bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 35
    5h 49m
    £21–29

  6. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    5h 52m
    £75–208

Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton by train and bus

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to St Luke's Primary School via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 4h 56m.

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