There are 7 ways to get from Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 33m£99–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
7h 19m£32–108Drive 276.1 mi
- Drive from Central London to Newcastle upon Tynecar 276.1 mi
4h 45m£68–97Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2h 53m£53–257Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
8h 45m£57–193Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 29m£114–280Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 40m£113–373
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs £50 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at John Dobson Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Newcastle via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Central London and Newcastle upon Tyne is 279 miles. The road distance is 277.7 miles.
The best way to get from Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne, including transfers.
Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £260 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Central London, England and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–470
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–470
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Central London to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are 2323+ hotels available in Newcastle upon Tyne.



































