Traveling to Newcastle

By Plane

Newcastle International Airport is only about seven miles north west of Newcastle University. A taxi from the Airport will take about 15 minutes, costing approximately £9. You can also travel by Metro (rapid transit system) to the Haymarket, which will take about 25 minutes and cost around £1.75. The University is adjacent to Haymarket Metro Station.

By Rail

From Newcastle Central Station you can take the Metro to Haymarket (two stops), which is adjacent to the University.

By Road

Private transport: from the north or south, follow the A1 towards Newcastle. Leave the A1 (Western Bypass) at the junction with the A167/A696 and follow signs for the 'City Centre'. Take the A167 exit marked 'Universities and Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)' which brings you on to Claremont Road. Please note that parking is not normally available on the University site.

Public Transport

Gallowgate coach station is a short walk away from the University and Haymarket bus station is adjacent to the University.

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