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

The distance between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bristol 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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Fly

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)

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Train

Take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Clifton Remembrance Way and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance473km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £71 ($84).

The distance between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Newcastle upon Tyne is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £71 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 55m.

CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 20m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Newcastle (NCL). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

easyJet fly between Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Newcastle (NCL). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Bristol to Newcastle upon Tyne typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Newcastle (NCL).

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 Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 473km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Bristol to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 50m
£71($84)
5 times a day436km (271 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
£115($135)
hourly732km (455 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train4h 10m
£105($125)
hourly812km (504 miles)
Train
4h 55m
£150($180)
every 2 hours496km (308 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6h 45m
£37($44)
3 times a week498km (309 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth8hrs
£19($22)
4 times a day511km (318 miles)
Bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street10h 20m
£30($35)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£54($64)
on demand473km (294 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