The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds to Newcastle
Cheapest price on Sep 07
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 07
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 07
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
2 h
Buses on Sep 07
20
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Newcastle will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 20 buses from Leeds to Newcastle, including 20 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus4:55 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station9:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station7:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM2h30Leeds, Coach Station7:40 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM2h45Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop12:15 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station9:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station7:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 AM2h00Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)5:05 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM2h15Leeds, Coach Station1:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street€111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 131 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Newcastle:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Newcastle costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Live departures
Leeds to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Newcastle buses for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX426 | 10:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX172 | 1:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 4:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 2:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 5:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 2h00 | 5:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h15 | 10:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 8:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h40 | 11:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h45 | 12:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 11:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h40 | 2:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h15 | 1:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 12:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h15 | 2:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 2:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 3:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | 1:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h15 | 3:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h35 | 4:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h15 | 5:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 6:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 7:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 7:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 9:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 10:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 12:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Newcastle
Buses from Leeds to Newcastle run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 131 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 131 km |
Average bus duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus from Leeds to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Newcastle with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Leeds to Newcastle
Those who are seeking travel from Leeds to Newcastle will find a frequent service with lots of trains running per day. Travel will commonly be served by the providers, National Express, MegaBus, and FlixBus. All these providers offer useful onboard facilities and also provider great service from staff. Depending on what time of day that you travel, expect your duration of travel to range from 2h to 2h 55min.
Leeds to Newcastle Bus Times: Daily Departures
Passengers will find that there are 18 trains running from Leeds to Newcastle by day. The first departing train of the day is at 02:40 a.m. and has a duration of 2h 10min. Whereas the last departing train of the day is at 10:15 p.m. and has a duration of 2h 35min. Travel is completed by three leading providers. MegaBus offers 9 buses per day, National Express offers 7 buses per day, and Flixbus offers 2.
How long is the journey by bus from Leeds to Newcastle?
Duration of travel from Leeds to Newcastle can differ depending on a number of factors include which provider that you’re with and what time of day that you choose to travel. Duration can differ from 2h to 2h 55min and there are only direct routes available. The quickest train departs at 12:35 p.m. and arrives at 2:35 p.m. The longest running train of the day departs at 2:00 p.m. and arrives at 4:55 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Leeds to Newcastle?
Departure bus station: Trains departing from Leeds to Newcastle will depart at either Leeds Coach Station, Leeds Kirgate Coach Stop or Leeds York Street Station. Departing stations will differ depending on your chosen provider. All stations are located a close short distance from Leeds’ city centre.
Arrival bus station: Your arrival stations in Newcastle will usually differ depending on your chosen bus provider. The arrival stations include Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street Station, and Newcastle upon Tyne, Ciach Station. All of the stations are well located and are all within an accessible distance of central Newcastle.

Newcastle Cathedral. Source: Shutterstock
Which bus companies travel from Leeds to Newcastle?
There are just three providers which serve the distance from Leeds to Newcastle and these providers are National Express, MegaBus, and FlixBus. MegaBus offers the most frequent service and offers 9 buses per day. Alternatively, FlixBus offers the most reduced service of just 2 buses, and National Express offers 7 buses per day. All of these providers offer useful facilities onboard and offer great service from staff.
All coaches operated by these providers are direct and do not require any changes along the journey. Passengers aboard any of MegaBus or National Express coaches will be able to use the environmentally-friendly use of an e-ticket, also known as a mobile tickets. These tickets can be shown on any electronic device of your choosing are extremely easy to use, thanks to the ability of being able to store all mobile tickets in your Omio accounts.
National Express buses from Leeds to Newcastle
National Express offers a frequent route from Leeds to Newcastle. National Express’ first departing train of the day is at 12:30 p.m. and has a duration of 2h 40mins. Otherwise, its last departing train of the day is an overnight train with a departure time of 10:15 p.m. and a duration of 2h 35min. If you are travelling on a National Express coach then make sure you carry legitimate identification that matches the name on your mobile ticket.
MegaBus buses from Leeds to Newcastle
The leading provider, MegaBus, offers a frequent service from Leeds to Newcastle. It is also the provider which operates the most running buses per day between the two locations. MegaBus’ first running train of the day is at 02:40 a.m. and has a quick duration of 2h 10min. Alternatively, the last running train of the day is an overnight train at 10:05 p.m. and has a duration of 2h 35min.
FlixBus buses from Leeds to Newcastle
FlixBus offers a reduced service of just 2 trains per day. Although there is a reduced service, the budget-friendly company is also the cheapest and fastest form of train with a duration of just 2h for its departing train at 12:35 p.m. FlixBus also has a train departing at 7:15 p.m. and arriving at 9:15 p.m. with the same duration.

Newcastle Sun. Source: Shutterstock
Bus from Leeds to Newcastle: Services on Board
All providers offer useful onboard facilities and passengers can always expect great service from staff. Passengers with reduced mobility access can always expect help from staff on and offboard of the coach but it’s always advisable to book this in advance to secure availability. If you travel with National Express than you can bring on a large suitcase that does not outweigh the maximum allowance of 44 lbs (20 kg). This is the same policy for MegaBus. Alternatively, FlixBus will not let you bring on a bag that exceeds the side of 80 x 50 x 30cm.
How to find cheap tickets from Leeds to Newcastle?
Did you know that there just a few simple money saving tips that could let you see better prices for your travel with just a few simple clicks? Before you use these tips to help you find cheaper tickets, check travel with different providers as some providers are cheaper than others.
Passengers should always be flexible with their dates and should consider altering their duration of travel even by just a few days. This could be the difference in you finding cheaper tickets as certain times of the week or specific times of year could increase the cost of your travel. Alternatively, make sure that you book your travel with adequate time in advance as if you book last minute, you could face last minute inflation of your booking.
To Newcastle by bus – travel tips
The city of Newcastle is a great and exciting scene to enjoy some of the buzzing nightlife. The city is gifted with the leading venues for tourists, residents, and visitors to enjoy with the leading bars, clubs, and restaurants. Those who are wanting to enjoy the nightlife should consider visiting the top bars like All Bar One Newcastle, Revolution Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tiger Hornsby, Alvinos Bar, Jalou, Pleased To Meet You, Livello, BreDog Newcastke, The Tyne Bar, The Alchemist Newcastle, Billy Bootleggers, The WonderBar, Prohibition Cabaret Bar, and more. Otherwise, there are lots of attractions that are suitable for all members of the family.
If you’re considering the top attractions, then you will find yourself spoilt for choice with the options. Consider visiting some of the top attractions like Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Angel of the North, Life Science Centre, Newcastle Castle, Great North Museum, Laing Art Gallery, Tyne Bridge, The Biscuit Factory, Victoria Tunnel Tours, Saltwell Park, Seven Stories, The Cathedral Church of St, and more.
Make sure that when you book your time to Newcastle that you book an appropriate amount of stay to make sure that you are able to appreciate and visit some of the top sights, landmarks, and attractions. No matter how you choose to spend your time in Newcastle, you’ll quickly be anticipating your return to the city and Newcastle will be waiting to have you.
FAQs: Bus from Leeds to Newcastle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Newcastle by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leeds to Newcastle
Most Leeds to Newcastle buses use the Leeds, Coach Station to Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Newcastle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Leeds station do buses to Newcastle leave from?
Getting to Leeds, Coach Station from Leeds city centre
Leeds, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Getting to Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) from Leeds city centre
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) bus station facilities and services
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Nearby cafes and eateries available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). ATMs are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Getting to Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop from Leeds city centre
Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop bus station facilities and services
Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. ATMs are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.
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