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

The distance between Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
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Train

Take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Newcastle upon Tyne St James Boulevard.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance655km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 7hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 655km (407 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 Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £205 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 10m
£225($265)
5 times a day599km (372 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly3h 50m
£145($170)
5 times a day640km (397 miles)
Train to Newquay, Fly3h 50m
£375($445)
twice daily666km (414 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4h 60m
£300($355)
5 times a day838km (521 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane4h 60m
£280($330)
hourly885km (550 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane5h 40m
£190($220)
every 2 hours936km (581 miles)
Train to Newquay, plane6h 10m
£195($230)
twice daily729km (453 miles)
Train
7hrs
£205($240)
every 4 hours700km (435 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
£22($26)
4 times a day712km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£74($88)
on demand655km (407 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