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

The distance between Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lancaster 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.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Penrith North Lakes then take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle Coach Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster 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 2h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and LNER run train services between Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you drive to Newcastle upon Tyne. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

How do I get from Lancaster to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Lancaster to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£55($65)
hourly208km (129 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 50m
£22($26)
3 times a week193km (120 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£30($35)
on demand169km (105 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