Travel to Newcastle
Please consider using the most sustainable travel options where possible.
By Sea
Car ferry and passenger services operate to Tyneside from Holland. The North Shields International Ferry Terminal at Royal Quays (Tyne Commission Quay) is seven miles east of Newcastle. Bus services run from the terminal building to the city centre. www.dfdsseaways.co.uk
By Rail
Trains from across Europe to London arrive at the Eurostar terminal St Pancras, directly next to London Kings Cross station where trains to Newcastle depart every 30-60 minutes.
https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en
Rail services within the UK operate from many cities. Approximate travelling times are: Birmingham: 4 hours, Edinburgh: 2 hours, Glasgow: 3 hours, London: 3 hours, Manchester: 3 hours, Sheffield: 2 hours, Leeds: 1.5 hours
A popular website for purchasing train tickets in the UK is https://www.thetrainline.com/ – where you can also purchase tickets for many European countries as well.
By Coach
National Express operates good services. Approximate travelling times are: Birmingham: 5 hours, Edinburgh: 3 hours, Glasgow: 4 hours, London: 6 hours Manchester: 4 hours, Sheffield: 3 hours www.nationalexpress.com
By Car
Newcastle stands on the premier north-south route (M1/ A1) in the UK.
By Air
Newcastle has its own international airport operating both domestic and international flights to cities including Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Dubai, London, Paris, Prague and Southampton.
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Travelling Around Newcastle Newcastle is a very compact and walkable city. It also has a fantastic integrated transport system centred around the underground Metro system and extensive bus networks. https://www.nexus.org.uk/