Newcastle University

Travelling to Newcastle

Situated in the North East of England, Newcastle has excellent transport links with major UK and international cities.

Easy to get to

• 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
• Traveline: 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 NewcastleGateshead provides an accommodation database and free booking service.