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08/12/2025
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Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne by bus

The journey from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne by bus is 250.17 mi and takes 11 hrs 52 mins. There are 16 connections per day, with the first departure at 01:32 and the last at 17:58. It is possible to travel from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne by bus for as little as £8.09 or as much as £32.49. The best price for this journey is £8.09.

Lowest Price £8.09
Journey Duration 11 hrs 52 mins
Connection per Day 16
Lowest Price £8.09
Highest Price £32.49
First Departure 01:32
Last Departure 17:58
Distance 250.17 mi
Departure Cardiff
Arrival Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
Carriers Eurolines, National Express

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

The cheapest Cardiff - Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne bus tickets can be found for as low as £13.65 if you’re lucky, or £55.83 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £477.60.

Find the best day to travel to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne by bus

When travelling to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Eurolines, National Express and Megabus from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
28.18kg
Bus
30.2kg
Flight
80.52kg
Car
64.42kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
A bus ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne is £18.63. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £8.09.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne is £8.09. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Cardiff and Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne by bus?
Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne is 250.17 mi.
How long does the bus between Cardiff and Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne take?
Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne is on average 11 hrs 52 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 9 hrs 10 mins.
Which companies operate from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
The bus journey from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Eurolines, National Express and Megabus.
How many bus connections per day go from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne has 16 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne leave?
The earliest bus from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 01:32. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne depart?
The latest bus from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 17:58. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is £8.09 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
There are on average 2 direct connection(s) from Cardiff to go to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne.
What's the fastest journey time between Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Cardiff and Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne is 9 hrs 10 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Cardiff and Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne.
What are the CO2 emissions for Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne by bus?
The bus journey from Cardiff to Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne creates 30.2kg of CO2 emissions.

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