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

The distance between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Carlisle Bus Station and then to Denton Burn West Road.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance143km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail and LNER run train services between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2 and Carlisle Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and Stagecoach North West run regular bus services between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

How do I get from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 60m
£34($40)
hourly150km (93 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
£15($18)
6 times a week153km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£25($30)
on demand143km (89 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