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

The distance between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Swansea 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 Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via NEWPORT, South Wales

Take the bus to NEWPORT South Wales and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance563km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 563km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 563km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 30m
£110($130)
5 times a day570km (354 miles)
Train to Bridgend, plane4h 25m
£250($300)
hourly786km (488 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4h 40m
£285($340)
5 times a day783km (487 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane5h 25m
£155($185)
hourly866km (538 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane5h 50m
£145($175)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
£175($210)
every 2 hours614km (381 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly6h 45m
£150($175)
every 2 hours585km (363 miles)
Bus via NEWPORT, South Wales + 1 similar
6h 40m
£41($48)
twice a week587km (365 miles)
Bus10hrs
£20($24)
twice daily614km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£64($76)
on demand563km (350 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