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

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and York is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to York by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out YorkNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to York.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

LNER

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance135km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and York

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to York by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 56min.

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and York is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to York is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx £13 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and York. It typically takes around 56min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and York with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 56min.

LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 56min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and York. We recommend that you take the train to York. instead which will take 56min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to York. We recommend that you take the train to York. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
£13($15)
hourly128km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£15($18)
on demand135km (84 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York