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

The distance between Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 197km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hull 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 York and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance197km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Hull to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 197km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Northern Rail, LNER, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 4h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to York and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 1h 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 Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 197km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).

How do I get from Hull to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Hull to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£32($38)
hourly205km (128 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
£18($21)
twice a week265km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£35($41)
on demand197km (123 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