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

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham 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 via Doncaster

Take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to East Midlands (EMA).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance255km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham 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 Nottingham is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, LNER and Hull Trains run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and arrive at East Midlands (EMA) - via Riga (RIX). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham. There is however a flight that goes via Riga (RIX). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and and arrive into East Midlands (EMA).

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 255km (158 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 Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Nottingham

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Doncaster + 1 similar
2h 35m
£43($51)
hourly297km (185 miles)
Train2h 40m
£90($105)
hourly274km (170 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
£10($12)
every 4 hours288km (179 miles)
Fly
5h 50m
£90($105)
5 times a day3,307km (2,055 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£30($35)
on demand255km (158 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham