How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Plymouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Plymouth 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 Plymouth → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Plymouth.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£205($240)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£22($26)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Plymouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 539km (335 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Plymouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 7hrs.
CrossCountry run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Plymouth. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 12hrs 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £205 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £225($265) | 5 times a day | 599km (372 miles) |
| Fly to Newquay (NQY), Train | 3h 45m | £375($445) | once daily | 664km (413 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 50m | £145($170) | 5 times a day | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £285($335) | hourly | 884km (550 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 5h 10m | £245($290) | 5 times a day | 801km (498 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | £205($240) | every 4 hours | 697km (433 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar | 11h 50m | £22($26) | 4 times a day | 713km (443 miles) |
| Bus | 12hrs | £42($50) | twice daily | 688km (427 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | £74($88) | on demand | 656km (408 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Plymouth
Train operators
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Stagecoach South West
Airports near Plymouth
The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Plymouth