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X77 or X78 bus to Newcastle Eldon SquareorWelcome Pickups private transfer to the city centre?

The short answer

For one traveler the X77 or X78 bus to Newcastle Eldon Square is cheaper by £59.50. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Welcome Pickups private transfer to the city centre is quicker: 21 min against 23 min. The X77 or X78 bus to Newcastle Eldon Square varies between 23 and 32 minutes.

X77 or X78 bus to Newcastle Eldon Square: 06:49–22:49. Welcome Pickups private transfer to the city centre: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersX77 or X78 bus to Newcastle Eldon SquareWelcome Pickups private transfer to the city centreDifference
1£2.50£62£59.50
2£5£62£57
3£7.50£62£54.50
4£10£62£52
5£12.50£124£111.50
6£15£124£109
7£17.50£124£106.50
8£20£124£104

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
X77X78 · Stagecoach North EastX77 or X78 bus to Newcastle Eldon Square
From
The bus stop on the B6918, outside the terminal
To
Newcastle Eldon Square Bus Station, Stand H, in the city centre
Luggage
An ordinary local bus; bags travel with you.
Runs
06:49–22:49
Journey
23–32 min

The X77/X78 loop the airport twice: check the bus is heading for Eldon Square, not out towards Ponteland and Darras Hall.

Ride times vary from 23 to 32 minutes depending on the journey.

X77 or X78 bus to Newcastle Eldon Square: price for every party size

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