Getting Around Newcastle

Newcastle, a city in Northeast England, is a wonderful place to visit on holiday and also a great place to live. Enjoy the mild weather while you explore this beautiful city. Explore Grainger Town, the historic heart of Newcastle or hit one of the many shopping areas in Newcastle City Centre.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle's oceanic climate boasts mild winters and cool summers. The city also tends to have less rain than other British cities, making it a fabulous place to visit on holiday any time of the year. Travel to Newcastle in February, when the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Chinatown. In March, enjoy Newcastle Gateshead, a fun comedy festival. Or visit in April for the local beer festival. In August, enjoy the Bank Holiday, Newcastle Mela, 2 days of Asian arts and music.

Information for visitors

Tourist information bureaus are located in Newcastle's city centre and at the airport. If you are looking for local nightlife, head to the Bigg Market and Quayside area. Living costs in Newcastle tend to be lower than London's, for a meal out you can expect to pay from around £10, while a pint of beer is approximately £3.20.

Local Tips and Information

The local airport is located about 6 miles from the city centre. You can take a taxi to the city centre for approximately £15. The Metro takes about 20 minutes to central Newcastle and costs around £3.60. Another transportation option from the airport is a stagecoach bus. Options abound when looking for a place to stay. A double room in a four-star hotel usually costs around £75 or so. If you are travelling on a budget, a bed in a cheap hostel can be found for around £15. Getting around Newcastle is fairly easy. Metro prices run from about £1.40. Buy a DaySaver from about £2.60. Bus prices start from about £1.30, with a day ticket costing around £2.10. It is also possible to get around Newcastle by bike or on foot. Be aware that taxis are rare at weekends.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Aberdeen Newcastle	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1315, BA1332 11h 10min	Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1323, BA1306 12h 50min	British Airways	?	£207
Aberdeen Newcastle	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1313, BA1338 04h 20min	Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1327, BA1316 07h 40min	British Airways		£222
Best option Aberdeen Newcastle	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1313, BA1338 04h 20min	Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA1327, BA1316 07h 40min	British Airways	?	£218

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Belfast Newcastle	Outbound 04/11/24 direct U20067 00h 55min	Return 12/11/24 direct U20070 00h 55min	easyJet	?	£47
Belfast Newcastle	Outbound 06/02/25 direct EC0069 00h 55min	Return 24/02/25 direct EC0074 00h 55min	easyJet Europe	?	£61
Belfast Newcastle	Outbound 06/02/25 direct U20069 00h 55min	Return 24/02/25 direct U20074 00h 55min	easyJet	?	£60

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Bristol Newcastle	Outbound 24/02/25 direct EC0239 00h 55min	Return 26/02/25 direct EC0238 01h 05min	easyJet Europe	?	£65
Bristol Newcastle	Outbound 24/02/25 direct U20237 01h 05min	Return 26/02/25 direct U20238 01h 05min	easyJet		£78
Bristol Newcastle	Outbound 04/11/24 direct U20237 01h 05min	Return 12/11/24 direct U20238 01h 05min	easyJet	?	£73

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Gatwick Newcastle	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0143, FR0016 14h 20min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0017, FR0122 25h 55min	Ryanair	?	£110
London Gatwick Newcastle Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 23/10/24 1 Stopover (BFS) U20819, U20069 06h 20min	Return 05/11/24 1 Stopover (CDG, ORY) U24662, VY6948 08h 45min	easyJet		£182
Best option London Gatwick Newcastle	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0129, FR0016 19h 45min	Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0017, FR0142 04h 45min	Ryanair	?	£143

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option London Heathrow Newcastle	Outbound 10/01/25 direct BA1338 01h 15min	Return 20/01/25 direct BA1337 01h 10min	British Airways	?	£68
London Heathrow Newcastle	Outbound 04/11/24 direct BA1332 01h 15min	Return 12/11/24 direct BA1337 01h 10min	British Airways	?	£73
London Heathrow Newcastle	Outbound 10/01/25 direct BA1338 01h 15min	Return 20/01/25 direct BA1337 01h 10min	British Airways		£71

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