How to travel from Leeds to Newcastle

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds 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 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 81 miles (131 km)

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$37

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$16

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2h 16m

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1h 46m

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2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

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from Leeds to Newcastle

How to get from Leeds to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Leeds to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM2h45
    Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse
    12:15 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM1h55
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressL37182+London North Eastern RailwayY11931
    10:26 AM1h42
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:08 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressL37177
    8:25 AM1h59
    Leeds station (LDS)
    10:24 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37180
    9:21 AM2h03
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:24 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressC43815+London North Eastern RailwayY11930
    8:47 AM2h13
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:00 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM2h30
    Leeds, Coach Station
    12:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM2h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:10 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM2h15
    Leeds, Coach Station
    10:35 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Newcastle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Newcastle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Newcastle:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Newcastle costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Leeds to Newcastle is approximately 81 miles (131 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Newcastle is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Newcastle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink, Arriva Yorkshire to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.

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