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Getting Around, Newcastle Travel and Newcastle Transport
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England)



Newcastle is a major transport hub and is served by Newcastle Airport - a major airport on the outskirts of the city; trains - with frequent train departing from the Newcastle Central Station; buses, coaches and taxis. The city of Newcastle is also home to its famous Tyne and Wear Metro system, which was the first light rapid rail transit system in the United Kingdom.

Newcastle is located close to many other interesting towns; cities, tourist attractions and important landmarks, and many visitors in Newcastle also travel outside of the city of Newcastle, into the surrounding areas. There are a number of major roads and motorways situated on the outskirts of Newcastle, which provide fast and convenient routes when travelling both to and from Newcastle by car or taxi.




Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle Airport - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Newcastle is served by a number of airports, the closest and most convenient of which is Newcastle International Airport (NCL). London Airports, including London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London City Airport (LCY) are also within easy travelling distance of Newcastle, by either train, coach or car.

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) Guide - useful Newcastle International Airport (NCL) travel information.

Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle Car Rental / Car Hire - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Newcastle is served by a number of major roads, which travel to major towns and cities throughout the country. The A1 (M) passes through the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area and connects Newcastle to London and the south of England, via the M62 motorway. The nearby A69 links to the west, towards Carlisle, the Lake District, and via the M6 motorway to the south and west of England, and via the M74 motorway to Glasgow in Scotland.

Although the traffic in and out of Newcastle can be heavy during peak commuting hours (07:30 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 18:00), driving in central Newcastle is fairly easy. There are plenty of parking garages and off-street parking areas available in Newcastle, although many areas are restricted to residents only and parking permits are required. Renting a car is often the preferred method of transport for excursions from Newcastle and it is relatively easy to travel around the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area by car.

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Useful Distances from Newcastle

• Newcastle to London - 443 km / 275 miles
• Newcastle to Edinburgh - 165 km / 105 miles
• Newcastle to Carlisle - 92 km / 57 miles
• Newcastle to Alnwick - 56 km / 36 miles
• Newcastle to Durham - 24 km / 15 miles

Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle by Foot - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Newcastle is well pedestrianised and one of the best ways to travel around Newcastle is by foot. This is an excellent way to see some of Newcastle's numerous tourist attractions, museums, galleries and landmarks. Finding your way around central Newcastle is very straightforward and many of the city's major sights and attractions are within easy walking distance of each other.

Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle Buses and Coaches - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Bus services in Newcastle are plentiful and frequent, and special bus tickets are available for families for exploring the surrounding area. The buses in Newcastle are heavily used by both locals and tourists alike and provide a particularly inexpensive way to travel around Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Newcastle buses and coaches travel to many other towns and cities nearby and bus passes are available for set periods. Most buses and coaches in Newcastle depart from the following bus stations:

• Eldon Square Bus Station - Eldon Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7YG, England
  Tel: +44 (0)191 232 5325
• Gallowgate Bus Station - Gallowgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4SG, England
  Tel: +44 (0)191 232 3300
• Haymarket Bus Station - Haymarket, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7PF, England
  Tel: +44 (0)191 232 5325

Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle Trains - Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 5DF, England
Tel: +44 (0)845 748 4950
Newcastle's Central Station is located in Newcastle city centre and operates direct train services that travel throughout the United Kingdom, to many major cities and towns, including many local destinations. Served by Great North Eastern Railways, Virgin Cross Country and Regional Railways, the train journey from Newcastle to Edinburgh takes around one and a half hours, and London can be reached in less than three hours. Advance seat reservations can be booked if required and cycle racks are available outside of Newcastle Central Train Station.

Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle Metro - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 232 5325
The Tyne and Wear Metro was the first light rapid rail transit system in the United Kingdom and connects the Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead region with surrounding areas, include Newcastle Airport. This fast and efficient train network has been rated as one of the most efficient methods of travel in the country and each year, the Tyne and Wear Metro trains carry more than 40 million passengers. The Metro system travels underground through central Newcastle and Gateshead and then above ground elsewhere, and operates daily from 05:15 to 23:30, with regular Metro trains every 3 to 15 minutes.

Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle Ferries - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Newcastle's International Ferry Terminal is situated at Royal Quays in North Shields, just 11 km / 7 miles from central Newcastle. This important ferry terminal is the north of England's main sea link and connects the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area with Northern Europe and Scandinavia, and provides regular services to the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle Taxis - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Taxicabs in Newcastle are one of the most convenient ways to travel around the Newcastle area and are usually reasonably priced. They can be easily caught from the main taxi rank outside of Newcastle's Central Station, outside of Newcastle Airport's terminal building, at the ferry terminal, outside all of Newcastle's major shopping areas and many of Newcastle's Metro Stations also have taxi ranks nearby. Also in quieter areas of Newcastle, taxis can be ordered by telephone and there are a number of reputable taxi firms that your hotel can recommend. Additional taxi charges in Newcastle are often made for luggage, travel late at night, extra passengers and travel on public holidays.

Newcastle Travel and Transport: Newcastle Bicycles - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Bicycles are a popular way to travel around recreational areas of Newcastle in particular, and much of Newcastle is generally very flat. There are also numerous cycle trails and pathways throughout Newcastle and paths along the River Tyne, which is particularly scenic. Newcastle has a number of bicycle rental shops available in the Newcastle area.

 
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