How to travel from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fort William 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.

👋 Also check out Newcastle upon TyneFort William if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).

The distance between Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).

How do I get from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Fort William to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 55m
£150($180)
twice daily645km (401 miles)
Train
6h 45m
£58($69)
6 times a week454km (282 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£40($47)
once daily431km (268 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£67($79)
on demand382km (237 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