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Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne bus

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Stoke-on-Trent - Newcastle upon Tyne Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne. Traveling by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne usually takes around 11 hours and 56 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance138 mi (223 km)
Shortest duration7h 30m
Cheapest price$16.93
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines2

How much is a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne?

$31.90 is the average price of a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne, mark your calendar for January. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just $39. However, taking the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne during July is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of $100. The best way to find deals on a trip in July is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What bus companies travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus311h 58m$49.67
National Express28h 41m$44.40
  • 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne, and usually makes the trip in about 11 hours and 58 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • 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

The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 56 minutes to cover the 223 kilometers from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.

"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week."

The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne; ticket prices start at $164.80.

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 Stoke-on-Trent?

Main departure station: Hanley Bus Station

Stoke-on-Trent has two bus stations with service to Newcastle upon Tyne.

All bus stations in Stoke-on-Trent:

  • Hanley Bus Station

  • STOKE-ON-TRENT (Hanley)

Where does the bus arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Main arrival station: John Dobson St Bus Stop

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Bus stations in Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • John Dobson St Bus Stop

  • Coach Station

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