426 London - Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by National Express. First bus 05:20, last bus 17:30. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:05–01:10. Friday nights only. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 426? 5 other bus routes are numbered 426 elsewhere in the UK — see every 426 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:00 | 17:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | 07:00 | 17:00 |
| Finchley Road Station (Stop CL) | · | 17:35 |
| Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) | 08:30 | 18:45 |
| Meadowhall Interchange/A2 | · | 21:05 |
| Dyer Street (Bay 6) | 11:35 | 22:05 |
| Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | 12:55 | · |
| Bus Station Stand Z | · | 23:25 |
| Interchange (Stand W) | 13:40 | 00:05 |
| Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) | 14:15 | 00:35 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 3 journeys, first 07:00 towards Victoria: 3 journeys, first 05:35
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 2 journeys, first 07:00 towards Victoria: 2 journeys, first 07:45
Route map
All stops on route 426
426 towards Newcastle upon Tyne
All 9 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- Finchley Road Station (Stop CL) Finchley Road
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) Brook Furlong
- Meadowhall Interchange/A2 Meadowhall
- Dyer Street (Bay 6) Leeds City Centre
- Bus Station Express Lounge (30) Middlesbrough
- Bus Station Stand Z Middlesbrough
- Interchange (Stand W) Sunderland
- Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
426 towards Victoria
All 10 stops
- Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Interchange (Stand W) Sunderland
- Bus Station Express Lounge (30) Middlesbrough
- Dyer Street (Bay 6) Leeds City Centre
- Meadowhall Interchange/A2 Meadowhall
- Golders Green Station (Stop GE) Golders Green
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) Brook Furlong
- Finchley Road Station (Stop CH) Finchley Road
- Marble Arch (Stop RH) Marble Arch
- London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) Victoria
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 426 coach?
The first 426 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 426 coach?
The last 426 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 426 coach cost?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Who runs the 426 coach?
The 426 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Yorkshire & the Humber feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.