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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to West Midlandsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to West Midlands by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    3h 20m
    £114–160
  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk070 / ...
    5h 54m
    £26–45
  3. Drive 198.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to West Midlandscar car 198.6 mi
    3h 30m
    £49–70
  4. Fly Newcastle to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    4h 59m
    £56–154
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    6h 29m
    £44–101
  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4h 38m
    £80–210
  7. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 7m
    £78–159
  8. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 22m
    £97–359

Newcastle upon Tyne to West Midlands by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Blue Gates via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Newhall Street in around 5h 54m.

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