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

The distance between Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Exeter 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 Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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Train

Take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Exeter 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter 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 Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 6hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 4 times a day 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 Exeter to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

How do I get from Exeter to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Exeter to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
£120($145)
5 times a day557km (346 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
£260($305)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 35m
£165($195)
hourly853km (530 miles)
Train
6hrs
£185($220)
every 4 hours617km (384 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
£20($24)
4 times a day639km (397 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£67($79)
on demand587km (365 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