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Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough. Traveling by bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough usually takes around one hour and 12 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 32 mi (51 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $7.79 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Megabus |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough
- FlixBus: 3 daily buses from C$8
- Megabus: 4 daily buses from C$11
- National Express: 4 daily buses from C$8
What bus companies travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough?
There are 3 bus lines from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 daily trips, Megabus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3 | 1h 9m | $12.35 |
| Megabus | 4 | 1h 15m | $18.10 |
| National Express | 4 | 1h 15m | $10.26 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 9 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough
The bus takes an average of one hour and 12 minutes to cover the 51 kilometers from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 5 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough; ticket prices start at $9.66.
City Information
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, usually just referred to as Newcastle, is the largest city in the North East of England. Once an industrious shipbuilding capital, Newcastle is now mostly known for its exciting nightlife and bar scene; many people flock to the city annually to experience a "Geordie" night out.
During the day, however, Newcastle offers a diverse range of activities and experiences. Take a walk along the Quayside for a breath of sea air, as well as a spectacular view of the seven iconic bridges that connect the north and south banks of the River Tyne, namely the famous Tyne Bridge. Newcastle is also home to several museums to suit every interest, whether it be the Centre of Life for an exciting way to engage in science or the Discovery Museum for an insight into local history.
If you're a football fan, then a trip to Newcastle would be incomplete without a visit to St James' Park for daily guided tours to explore the long history of Newcastle United. You could even follow our itinerary to visit every Premier League Stadium in England.
Getting to Newcastle is easy, whether you wish to travel by car, train, bus, air, or sea. An international airport, an international ferry terminal, and the confluence of several major roads make it extremely easy to get to Newcastle. Central Station lies on the London North Eastern Railway, with frequent trains linking the city to both the south of England and Scotland. National Express and Megabus services also have many routes that stop in the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Main departure station: John Dobson St Bus Stop
Newcastle upon Tyne has two bus stations with service to Middlesbrough.
All bus stations in Newcastle upon Tyne:
John Dobson St Bus Stop
Coach Station
Where does the bus arrive in Middlesbrough?
Main arrival station: Middlesbrough Bus Station
All buses from Newcastle upon Tyne arrive at one main station in Middlesbrough.
Bus stations in Middlesbrough:
Middlesbrough Bus Station
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