There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 37m£45–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
5h 30m£22–33Drive 141.9 mi
- Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowtoncar 141.9 mi
2h 46m£36–52Fly, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 33m£77–181
Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at St Luke's Primary School via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Newton-le-Willows via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lowton is 170 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton, including transfers.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 30m.
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 5h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Newcastle to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–230
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–190
Flights from Newcastle to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Newcastle to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Newcastle to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Newcastle to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–230
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Newcastle to Manchester Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–220
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lowton.
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