Newcastle Central Train StationIn this, the Newcastle Travel section we offer a guide to traveling to Newcastle, and advice on the best way to travel around the city itself. We have details on how to travel to Newcastle by car, by train, by plane and by ferry.
We also have train times and a train booking service to help you find the cheap trains to Newcastle and soon we plan to offer a similar service for cheap flights to Newcastle.
However you decide to get to Newcastle we have some useful information for you. Whether you come by road, rail, air or sea we have many resources that will make your journey easier. Don't forget to check out our Newcastle Maps section for more travel information, and the rest of the site for anything else you might need.
Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport is located approximately 10Km (6 Miles) from the city centre. Newcastle Airport currently offers fifteen flights a day to London(Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted) plus many other domestic flights. Internationally, Newcastle offers 6 flights a day to Amsterdam, another major hub airport. It also provides a variety of other international flights.
Newcastle Airport Accomodation
There are a number of excellent hotels near Newcastle Airport. Here are a few of the closest.
Brittania Newcastle Airport
Brittania Newcastle Airport Hotel(with 8 days parking)
Car
The A1 and A19 dual carriageways are both good roads that provide access to the North East of England and arriving from the South will provide views of the stunning Angel of the North.
Coach
Newcastle is the hub of the North East and as such is served by a number of the largest coach companies, including National Express.
Travelling to Newcastle by rail could not be easier, with direct trains running to and from London, South England and Scotland via the East Coast Mainline. For travel to and from the West of England the Transpennine rail line provides links to Manchester, Leeds and Bradford.
Trains to Newcastle can be very expensive especially if buy tickets in the station or on the train. Booking tickets in advance is the best way to save money on trains to Newcastle. If you are planing a trip to newcastle, then for the cheapest fares use the link below to book your train travel online now! Don't forget, train fares vary depending on the time and day you travel, so if you can be flexible with your train times to newcastle.
From the Port of Newcastle it is possible to sail to many North Sea destinations. These include cities in Holland, Denmark, Germany, Norway and Sweden. The ferries are run by DFDS Seaways and Fjordline.
Bus
Within Newcastle, Stagecoach provide an excellent bus service. With many discount tickets available and a huge variety of routes you will be able to minimise the time and money wasted travelling about and enjoy your holiday.
Taxi
There are many taxi companies opperating within Newcastle, some only operate within the city centre, whilst there are many that specialise in transport to the many tourist attractions aurrounding Newcastle.
Hire Car
Sometimes a car is the best way to be able to do everything that you want while on holiday. If you feel you need a car while you're away but you are flying to Newcastle, or just dont want to drive all the way then a hire car could be for you.