Getting here

By Rail

Direct rail services run from many UK cities to Newcastle Central Station. East Coast operate the East Coast mainline from London King's Cross to Scotland via Newcastle and the CrossCountry route links the region with Scotland, the Midlands and the South West. Northern Rail operate from Carlisle, Teesside and beyond, while TransPennine Express services run from Manchester, Liverpool and stations across Yorkshire. A new London King's Cross service to Sunderland is operated by Grand Central Trains.

Newcastle Central Station is within easy walking distance of many central destinations and is well connected by Metro, QuayLink, bus and taxi. Station facilities include travel information, left luggage, toilets, cafés, a bar and cash machines.

Book Rail Tickets

Book tickets through thetrainline.com

TransPennine Express

If you are planning a trip to NewcastleGateshead and looking for trains to Newcastle visit the TransPennine Express website.

TransPennine Express don't charge booking fees when buying train tickets online.

East Coast

Visit the East Coast Trains website here.

Journey information from destinations within the UK

All journey times and distances are approximate. NewcastleGateshead Initiative makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information but cannot accept responsibility for any errors. 

By Road

The A1(M) passes through NewcastleGateshead linking the area to London, the South, Scotland and major routes across the country. The A69 links west to Carlisle, the Lake District and, via the M6, to the South and West of England.

Central car parks are situated only a short distance from both routes and are well signposted.

Journey Planner

Use the following online tools to help you plan your journey to NewcastleGateshead. All open in a new window.

• rac.co.uk
• theaa.com
• Google maps

Journey information from destinations within the UK

All journey times and distances are approximate. NewcastleGateshead Initiative makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information but cannot accept responsibility for any error or change of details after this date.