The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Stoke on Trent is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on Trent → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to York then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Stoke on Trent is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
LNER, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 15m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Stoke on Trent. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 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 Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 2h 60m.
The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | £43($51) | hourly | 300km (186 miles) |
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 60m | £110($135) | 5 times a day | 695km (432 miles) |
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 3h 20m | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 643km (400 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | £20($24) | 4 times a day | 320km (199 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £53($63) | on demand | 307km (191 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.