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Glasgow to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus

Newcastle upon Tyne lies 194 km (121 mi) south-east of Glasgow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 44 min including stops, over roughly 237 km (147 mi) of road.

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GlasgowNewcastle upon Tyne
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population626,410300,125
Elevation40 m (131 ft)54 m (177 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesG1–G52NE1–NE98

Where to book buses from Glasgow to Newcastle upon Tyne

National ExpressThe densest scheduled coach network in Britain, and the only major operator selling a genuinely refundable ticket.Check UK coach fares on National Express (opens www.nationalexpress.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Common questions

How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Glasgow?

194 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Glasgow; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus?

About 3 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Glasgow and Newcastle upon Tyne?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.