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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$48 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Newcastle
How to get from Glasgow to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:35 AM4h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:50 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:15 PM4h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:20 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y39312+
Y118299:00 AM2h21Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:21 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$711One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C7506310:00 AM2h34Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:34 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$661One-way1 transfer
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Y118258:15 AM2h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:55 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$601One-way1 transfer
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C4090110:00 AM2h21Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:21 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$711One-way1 transfer
NX5919:15 AM4h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station1:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$351One-way0 transfers
NX18310:30 AM4h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$381One-way0 transfers
NX1837:30 AM4h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:30 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$381One-way0 transfers
BA1487 · BA13405:15 PM4h40Glasgow International Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$6031One-way1 transfer
BA1479 · BA13403:05 PM6h50Glasgow International Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$6031One-way1 transfer
BA1479 · BA13383:05 PM4h30Glasgow International Airport7:35 PMNewcastle Airport$6751One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Newcastle
Travel to Newcastle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Newcastle.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Newcastle:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Newcastle costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast to go to Newcastle by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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