TRAVEL

Newcastle upon Tyne is well connected by air, rail, and road, making it straightforward to reach from across the UK and internationally. The city centre and Northumbria University are compact and walkable once you arrive. Use Traveline or National Travel Summary for end-to-end journey planning across all modes.

By Air

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is the region’s main airport, with direct flights from major European cities and domestic connections across the UK. It is served by airlines including Ryanair, easyJet, Emirates and KLM, among others.

Getting from the airport to the city centre is easy: the Metro runs directly from the airport to Newcastle city centre in around 25 minutes. Trains run every 12 minutes and stop at key stations including Monument and Central Station.

• Newcastle Airport 
• Metro from the Airport

From London, Newcastle is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes by direct train (see Rail section below). Edinburgh Airport (EDI) also offers good connections and is around 1.5 hours from Newcastle by train.

By Rail

Newcastle Central Station is one of the UK’s best-connected rail hubs, sitting on the East Coast Main Line. Direct services include:

• London King’s Cross: approximately 2 hours 45 minutes (LNER / Lumo)
• Edinburgh: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (LNER / Lumo)
• Manchester: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes (TransPennine Express)
• Birmingham: approximately 3 hours (CrossCountry)

From the station, Northumbria University’s City Campus is around a 10-minute walk.

• LNER – for East Coast Main Line services
• LUMO – for London to NCL or Edinburgh to NCL
• National Rail journey planner 
• Trainline – for booking across all operators

By Road

Newcastle is accessible via the A1(M) from the south and north, and the A69 from the west. The city has several park-and-ride options and car parks near the centre.
Parking at Northumbria University is limited; we recommend arriving by public transport where possible. The city centre is compact and well served by the Metro and local buses.

Traveline North East– local bus and transport information

Getting Around the City

Newcastle’s Metro network connects the airport, Central Station, and many parts of the city. A day ticket offers good value for exploring. Nexus Metro has route maps and timetables.

Taxis and ride-sharing apps are widely available. The city centre is walkable, and Northumbria’s City Campus is close to most central accommodation.

Visa and Invitation Letters

Delegates requiring a visa to enter the UK should apply well in advance. Please contact the organising team if you need an invitation letter using this form.

For UK visa guidance, visit UK Visas and Immigration.