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

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow 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 Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated byeasyJet+ 7 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
Operated byNational Express+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 35m.

LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Bristol (BRS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Bristol (BRS). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £33 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
£33($39)
hourly274km (170 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central2h 35m
£95($110)
twice daily276km (172 miles)
Fly
2h 60m
£120($140)
5 times a day947km (589 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£9($11)
5 times a day243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£28($33)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow