The distance between Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Swindon 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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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL).
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.
Great Western Railway, LNER, Greater Anglia and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stratton Park Sainsburys. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL). 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 Swindon and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 25m | £110($130) | twice daily | 501km (311 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 2h 45m | £230($275) | twice daily | 601km (374 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, Fly | 2h 50m | £300($355) | twice daily | 564km (350 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 20m | £130($155) | hourly | 798km (496 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £74($88) | hourly | 557km (346 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 5h 20m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 495km (307 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | £28($33) | 5 times a week | 537km (334 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £76($90) | on demand | 439km (273 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.