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

The distance between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Southampton 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 Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £88($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

South Western Railway, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 10h 40m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 516km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
£105($125)
5 times a day559km (347 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
£225($265)
hourly788km (490 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£88($105)
hourly561km (348 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street6hrs
£190($225)
every 3 hours585km (364 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar
9h 45m
£19($23)
once daily588km (365 miles)
Bus10h 40m
£30($35)
6 times a week619km (384 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£59($70)
on demand516km (321 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