How to travel from Bournemouth to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 519km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Newcastle upon Tyne St James Boulevard.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 519km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

South Western Railway, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 13h 15m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Bournemouth to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 10m
£205($245)
5 times a day519km (323 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 30m
£220($260)
5 times a day619km (385 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane3h 55m
£120($140)
5 times a day605km (376 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane4hrs
£240($280)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane4h 40m
£305($360)
hourly584km (363 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
£100($120)
hourly607km (377 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street6h 30m
£205($240)
every 4 hours631km (392 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 40m
£20($24)
twice daily640km (398 miles)
Bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street13h 15m
£38($45)
once a week768km (477 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£63($75)
on demand560km (348 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne