The distance between Welshpool and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Welshpool 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.
👋 Also check out Newcastle upon Tyne → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL).
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Bus Station then Middlesbrough and then to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station.
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Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($74).
The distance between Welshpool and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Welshpool and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Welshpool and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Welshpool and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shrewsbury Bus Station, Bus Station and Middlesbrough. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Arriva Midlands, Megabus UK and Go North East run regular bus services between Welshpool 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 Welshpool to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 5h 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 Welshpool and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Crewe, plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | £180($210) | twice daily | 705km (438 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 55m | £180($215) | twice daily | 679km (422 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 55m | £355($420) | twice daily | 723km (450 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 727km (451 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 5h 60m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 820km (509 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £69($82) | every 4 hours | 369km (229 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 452km (281 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | £30($35) | twice a week | 424km (263 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £63($74) | on demand | 361km (224 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.