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

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham 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

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 50m.

CrossCountry run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 6hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£100($120)
hourly330km (205 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£145($175)
5 times a day579km (360 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
£95($115)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£11($13)
every 4 hours371km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($68)
on demand330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham