Getting to Newcastle

Situated in the North East of England, Newcastle has excellent transport links with major UK and international cities.

Easy to get to by...

• • Road - the A1(M) running north to south passes close by the city centre

  • Rail - Newcastle is about 3 hours by train from London, or 90 minutes from Edinburgh

  • Air - Newcastle International Airport is only seven miles from the city centre, with easy links by Metro or Taxi. There are direct flights to Newcastle from London, Amsterdam, Paris, Dubai, Newark and a number of other cities.

  • Coach/Bus - the main coach station is located in the city centre

  • Sea - ferries run from nearby North Shields to Holland

Newcastle is a compact city so it's easy to cycle or walk around. The Metro rail network offers fast, efficient travel around the city (including getting to/from the airport) and the Tyneside region.

We have maps to help you find your way around the city and campus.

Travel planning websites

• • UK Rail Journey Planner - plan train travel

  • Transport Direct - free information for door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys around Britain

  • Traveline: UK Public Transport Information - plan travel by bus, train, coach, ferry or underground

  • BBC Tyne - travel information for Tyneside