How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne by coach covers an approximate distance of 173 miles (279 km).

What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne without a car?

You can reach Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Coach Station	7h 10m	04:10	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Coach Station	5h 30m	21:00	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Coach Station	6h	19:30	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	13:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	5h 35m	18:55	Newcastle upon Tyne	No tags
Bus	13:00	Brunel Street	12h 10m	01:10	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	5h 30m	21:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 50m	14:50	Newcastle upon Tyne	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	11h 10m	13:10	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	No tags
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	5h 30m	21:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 50m	14:50	Newcastle upon Tyne	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	11h 10m	13:10	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	No tags
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	5h 30m	21:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 50m	14:50	Newcastle upon Tyne	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	11h 10m	13:10	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	No tags
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	5h 35m	18:55	Newcastle upon Tyne	Cheapest
Bus	15:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	5h 30m	21:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 50m	14:50	Newcastle upon Tyne	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	11h 10m	13:10	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Coach Station	6h 5m	21:35	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	15:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	5h 30m	21:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 50m	14:50	Newcastle upon Tyne	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	11h 10m	13:10	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Coach Station	5h 30m	21:00	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:00	Coach Station	5h 25m	17:25	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 55m	13:55	Newcastle upon Tyne	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	11h 10m	13:10	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Coach Station	7h 35m	15:35	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:00	Coach Station	5h 25m	17:25	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Coach Station	8h 15m	11:55	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 55m	13:55	Newcastle upon Tyne	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	11h 10m	13:10	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

173 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £90	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £432	Average duration3h 27m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £17	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Newcastle upon Tyne?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Newcastle upon Tyne

A
Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)
Westmorland Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EE, UK
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B
Gallowgate Bus Station
5 Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN, United Kingdom
C
Gateshead
Gateshead Interchange (stand C), Gateshead NE8 1AU, UK
D
Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal
126 Commissioners' Wharf, North Shields NE29 6DS, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers had a good trip overall, with positive comments about the driver from Birmingham to Leeds being kind and professional. However, there were negative remarks about Newcastle coach station being described as a dump and a disgrace.

National Express Birmingham Newcastle upon Tyne recent customer reviews

The driver from Birmingham to Leeds was really kind and professional I want to thanks him for making my journey soo easy.

Kheder K.

17 May 2022

Very good but was running ten minutes late. it was cold but tolerable at first half of journey then too warm making me ill in the second half it was a 6-hour journey. comfortable seats. Very short break stop of just under 15 minutes in Leeds to get refreshments, toilet breaks etc. a little less rushed would be nice. But for the price it is fantastic.

Annalise S.

9 January 2018

Good trip Newcastle coach station a proper dump a disgrace

John W.

13 November 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4276 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £35

Megabus Birmingham Newcastle upon Tyne recent customer reviews

My trip yesterday was so terrible with mega bus, it was scheduled to arrive at 14:30 but it ended up arriving at 15:50 without any reason of why the journey was delayed and no apology.

Esther A.

21 September 2024

It made me late for pick up in Newcastle and was overcrowded and still letting people on at the various stops

Tracey G.

28 December 2022

The bus arrived late

Titilayo A.

23 February 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne by coach covers an approximate distance of 173 miles (279 km).
What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne without a car?
You can reach Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/11

£31

22/11

£38

Today

£32

24/11

£19

25/11

£13

26/11

£12

27/11

£13

28/11

£23

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £56 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.