What is the distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham?

The distance separating Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham is 173 miles (279 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?

If you're headed to Birmingham from Newcastle upon Tyne, chances are that your bus will leave from Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station) and arrive at Birmingham Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jewellery Quarter, Cadbury World, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Thinktank Science Museum and The National Sea Life.

Bus Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	7h	9:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:10pm	Newcastle upon Tyne	6h 25m	9:35pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	7h	9:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	13h 5m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	8h 55m	2:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 25m	2:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 35m	4:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	14h 5m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 35m	4:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	14h 5m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	13h 5m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 35m	4:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	14h 5m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	13h 5m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 35m	4:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	14h 5m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	13h 5m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 25m	2:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 35m	4:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	14h 5m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h 15m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	7h	9:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 25m	2:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	6h	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 35m	4:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	14h 5m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

173 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $139	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $547	Average Duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $30	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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

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

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Airport
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, the coach station is highly praised for its great and lovely facilities. The buses are also described as nice and modern. However, there have been complaints about late arrivals, with one review mentioning a delay of one hour.

National Express Newcastle upon Tyne Birmingham recent customer reviews

Arriving was very late, one hour late.

Temilope Ajoke A.

May 6, 2023

Great and lovely coach station 🚉 with nice and modern facilities buses

Daniel O.

March 3, 2023

Very nice and driver friendly

Esther I.

September 3, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $44

Megabus Newcastle upon Tyne Birmingham recent customer reviews

The service is good. The speed is good. The buses are very comfortable. the drivers are very helpful too they have patience. they had to wait for me while I try to open my bus ticket. I felt very welcome in the bus. Please keep up the good work. I have 0 complains to be honest.

Kwanele M.

March 17, 2024

Toilet blocked. Plug socket didn’t work. No tab and coffee break

Donna R.

August 29, 2024

Very good nice service

Kimberly N.

May 1, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

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

What is the distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$35

11/22

$48

Today

$37

11/24

$19

11/25

$19

11/26

$16

11/27

$15

11/28

$17

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $87 for a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.