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

The distance between Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Northampton to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 and Plane

Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Coach Stop S10 and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($330).

The distance between Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £280 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Coach Stop S10. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Northampton to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
£280($330)
twice daily549km (341 miles)
Train to London Euston, plane3h 50m
£225($265)
twice daily696km (432 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4h 25m
£150($175)
twice daily658km (409 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane4h 30m
£100($115)
hourly680km (423 miles)
Train to Milton Keynes Central, plane4h 50m
£120($145)
hourly771km (479 miles)
Train
4h 35m
£105($125)
hourly432km (268 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
£25($30)
3 times a week376km (234 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£61($72)
on demand352km (219 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne