The distance between Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Preston to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Shudehill Interchange and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
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Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are several options for getting from Preston to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).
The distance between Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail, West Coast Railways, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Promenade. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 202km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | £63($75) | hourly | 241km (150 miles) |
Train via Leeds | 3h 5m | £43($51) | hourly | 266km (166 miles) |
Bus via Shudehill Interchange + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £28($33) | 4 times a week | 286km (178 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | £4($5) | twice a week | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £35($42) | on demand | 202km (126 miles) |
West Coast Railways
LNER
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.