There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 30 bus
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain
- Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Garlieston Courtbus 30
5h 7m£35–64Drive 104.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafieldcar 104.8 mi
2h 10m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain
6h£62–119
Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Sellafield via Carlisle, Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sellafield is 114 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 5h 7m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield, including transfers.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sellafield.
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What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Sellafield, England?
You can take a train from Newcastle to Sellafield via Carlisle, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness in around 6h.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Maryport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Trinity Baptist church to Garlieston Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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