How to travel from Portsmouth to Newcastle

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portsmouth to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $114.

Distance: 288 miles (465 km)

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Flight

$52

Average price

Cheapest

$142

Average price

$221

Average price

11h 8m

Average total duration

10h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

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30m

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4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

Loganair

Most popular airline

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from Portsmouth to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX030 · NX426
    9:49 AM11h41
    Portsmouth, University
    9:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $681One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX030 · NX426
    9:49 AM11h41
    Portsmouth, University
    9:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $681One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1340
    8:50 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:55 PMNewcastle Airport
    $2701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL73416+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC41075
    10:51 AM5h17
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    4:08 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $1541One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL73392+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC41064
    8:21 AM5h39
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    2:00 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $1651One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL73396+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC41066
    8:51 AM5h18
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    2:09 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $1681One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX426
    10:05 AM11h25
    Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    9:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX426
    8:14 AM12h01
    Portsmouth, University
    8:15 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX426
    8:30 AM11h45
    Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    8:15 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1326
    8:00 AM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:10 AMNewcastle Airport
    $1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • LoganairLM0534
    7:50 AM1h10
    Southampton Airport
    9:00 AMNewcastle Airport
    $2471One-way
    0 transfers
  • LoganairBA4004
    7:50 AM1h10
    Southampton Airport
    9:00 AMNewcastle Airport
    $2541One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Newcastle.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Portsmouth and Newcastle including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Newcastle costing on average $61 (€50).

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Newcastle costing on average $114 (€93).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Newcastle is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 10h 5m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Newcastle is approximately 288 miles (465 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Newcastle is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Newcastle 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 Portsmouth to Newcastle:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Newcastle by train.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Newcastle by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Newcastle by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portsmouth to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth 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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