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Newcastle upon TyneGlasgow

Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow by bus

Glasgow lies 194 km (121 mi) north-west of Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.

Newcastle upon TyneGlasgow

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Newcastle upon TyneGlasgow
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population300,125626,410
Elevation54 m (177 ft)40 m (131 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesNE1–NE98G1–G52

Where to book buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow

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 Glasgow

Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Glasgow. Of the 542 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (246), and 16 are five-star. Across 254 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 452,685 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Glasgow from Newcastle upon Tyne?

194 km (121 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Newcastle upon Tyne; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).

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

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

Where can I stay in Glasgow?

Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Glasgow, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

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.