The distance between Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 62km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Darlington and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne St James Boulevard.
Take a taxi to Newcastle upon Tyne.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 62km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)
It takes around 55min to get from Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 55min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.
Northern Rail, LNER, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 55min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 55min.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 62km (38 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around £14 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 55min | £14($16) | hourly | 81km (50 miles) |
Train to Newcastle | 1h 25m | £19($23) | hourly | 74km (46 miles) |
Bus | 1h 10m | £6($7) | every 30 mins | 66km (41 miles) |
Taxi | 42min | £95($110) | on demand | 62km (38 miles) |
Drive | 42min | £11($13) | on demand | 62km (38 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.