There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Longbenton (Station) by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
Cheapest option
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard
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Take the bus from Leeds Coach Station, Dyer Street to Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Leeds Bus Station to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street
Drive
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Drive from Leeds Coach Station to Longbenton (Station)
Leeds to Longbenton (Station) by train and walk
The journey time between Leeds and Longbenton (Station) is around 2h 51m and covers a distance of around 109 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 55 min. Services are operated by TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, LNER and others. Typically 91 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Longbenton (Station) is to bus which costs £8 - £11 and takes 3h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Longbenton (Station) is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Longbenton (Station). However, there are services departing from Leeds Bus Station and arriving at Longbenton, Salters Lane-Salters Bridge via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Longbenton (Station). However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at South Gosforth via Newcastle upon Tyne, Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Leeds and Longbenton (Station) is 84 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Longbenton (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £14 - £170.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Leeds to Longbenton (Station), including transfers.
Leeds to Longbenton (Station) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Leeds Bus Station.
Leeds to Longbenton (Station) train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Longbenton (Station) is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £14 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £11 and takes 3h 50m.

- Distance: 84.3 miles
- Duration: 2h 51m
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Longbenton (Station), North Tyneside, England?
TransPennine Express Service operates a train from Leeds to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30 - £55 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Leeds Bus Station to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street 5 times a week. Tickets cost £9 - £16 and the journey takes 2h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30 - £55
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- £15 - £21
- Off-Peak Day Single
- £25 - £40
- Anytime Day Single
- £30 - £55

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55 - £170
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £55 - £65
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £110 - £170

- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13 - £130
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £13 - £20
- Anytime Day Single
- £55 - £85
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £90 - £130

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Leeds Bus Station to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9 - £16
- Website
- Megabus UK

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Leeds to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8 - £11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds Coach Station, Dyer Street to Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6 - £9
- Website
- National Express
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Leeds to Longbenton (Station) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street station.
Leeds to Longbenton (Station) train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Longbenton (Station) is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Leeds to Longbenton (Station).
There are 193+ hotels available in Longbenton (Station). Prices start at £75 per night.