The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough by bus, train, 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 Middlesbrough.
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Take the bus to Middlesbrough.
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+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 15m. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough is around 62km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 53min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.
LNER, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 53min, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the bus to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Middlesbrough is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £6 ($7).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 53min | £14($16) | hourly | 81km (50 miles) |
Train to Middlesbrough | 1h 20m | £19($23) | hourly | 74km (46 miles) |
Bus | 1h 15m | £6($7) | every 30 mins | 68km (42 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 Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.