How to travel from Newcastle to London

Thu, Apr 02
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
London North Eastern Railway
Megabus
British Airways
Lumo
National Express
1,000+ more
London North Eastern Railway
Megabus
British Airways
Lumo
National Express
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Newcastle to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight

$108

Average price

$37

Average price

Cheapest

$328

Average price

4h 21m

Average total duration

3h 51m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

Megabus

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Travel options
from Newcastle to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM6h25
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    2:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM6h25
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    2:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1339
    8:15 PM1h10
    Newcastle Airport
    9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC40884
    9:24 AM2h53
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:17 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11819
    8:58 AM3h03
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:01 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75198+Grand Central TrainsC07095
    8:35 AM3h03
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    11:38 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM7h00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    3:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:10 PM5h55
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    8:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:10 PM6h25
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    8:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1331
    3:25 PM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    4:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $4601One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1337
    4:35 PM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    5:50 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $4601One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1335
    5:40 PM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    6:55 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $4601One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
Apr 01
Thu
Apr 02
Fri
Apr 03
Sat
Apr 04
Sun
Apr 05
Mon
Apr 06
Tue
Apr 07
Wed
Apr 08
Thu
Apr 09
Fri
Apr 10
Sat
Apr 11
Sun
Apr 12
Mon
Apr 13
Tue
Apr 14
Wed
Apr 15
Thu
Apr 16
Fri
Apr 17
Sat
Apr 18
Sun
Apr 19
Mon
Apr 20
Tue
Apr 21

Travel from Newcastle to London: Journey Details

The journey from Newcastle to London can be made by train, bus or plane. The quickest method to travel in the UK between these two cities is by train, followed by direct flights from Newcastle to London airports.

Return trips from London to Newcastle are also available.

How to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to London, 69,07% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to London. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to London

Travel to London 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 Newcastle to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Newcastle and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to London is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to London costing on average $30 (€25).

A bus is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to London costing on average $122 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 42m.

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

The distance from Newcastle to London is approximately 247 miles (398 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to London is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Lumo to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to London with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 16 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
  • 15 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
HomeTravelTravel to United KingdomTravel to LondonHow to travel from Newcastle to London

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone