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Travelling to Newcastle
Situated in the North East of England, Newcastle has excellent transport links with major UK and international cities.
It's easy to get to whether you're travelling by:
- Road - the A1(M) running north to south passes close by the city centre
- Rail - Newcastle is about 3 hours from London
- Air - Newcastle International Airport is only seven miles away
- Coach/Bus - the main coach station is located in the city centre
- Sea - ferries run from nearby North Shields to Holland
Newcastle is a compact city so it's easy to cycle or walk around. The Metro rail network offers fast, efficient travel around the city and Tyneside.
We have a number of maps to help you find your way around the city and campus.
Travel planning websites
- Transport Direct - free information for door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys around Britain.
- UK Public Transport Information - plan travel by bus, train, coach, ferry or underground
- BBC Tyne - travel information for Tyneside
Accommodation in Newcastle
The tourist information site Newcastle-Gateshead provides an accommodation database and free booking service.