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

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth is around 519km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bournemouth 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 BournemouthNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth is around 519km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

LNER, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK, Salisbury Reds and More Bus run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9hrs 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 Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Bournemouth. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Bournemouth

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 25m
£205($245)
5 times a day519km (323 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train3h 45m
£220($260)
5 times a day619km (384 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
£240($285)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train4hrs
£120($140)
5 times a day605km (376 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
£100($120)
hourly607km (377 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street6hrs
£195($230)
every 3 hours609km (378 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
£30($36)
5 times a week642km (399 miles)
Bus via Stratton Park, Sainsburys12h 55m
£41($48)
3 times a week656km (408 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£64($76)
on demand560km (348 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth