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

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ExeterNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Exeter.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 6hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Exeter. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 10m 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 Exeter. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Exeter. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£120($145)
5 times a day557km (346 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
£260($310)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train
6hrs
£185($220)
every 4 hours614km (382 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 10m
£35($41)
5 times a week614km (382 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth10h 45m
£20($24)
4 times a day640km (398 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£67($79)
on demand587km (365 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Exeter

Airports near Exeter

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Exeter
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Exeter
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Exeter