‘Travelling to Newcastle is really easy,
even though I live at the other end of
the country! I can use my time on the
train to get some work done or relax
with a film. When I get to Newcastle,
it is a short walk to my house or five
minutes on the Metro if I have luggage!’
Catherine
GETTING
AROUND
‘Getting around Newcastle is cheap and
easy. I have a monthly student Metro pass.
I can get straight to uni in 10 minutes
and it costs under £1 a day.’
Dani
BIRMINGHAM
2h 50 mins
EDINBURGH
1h 30 mins
1h 5 mins
1h 15 mins
GETTING
HERE
Newcastle is well connected,
with a train station, coach
station, international airport
and even a ferry terminal.
So, wherever you live, we’re
closer than you think!
By train
Newcastle’s train station is
right in the city centre, so once you get
off at Newcastle, you’re never far from
home...
•
Edinburgh – 1 hour 30 minutes
•
Leeds – 1 hour 25 minutes
•
Manchester – 2 hours 35 minutes
•
London – 2 hours 55 minutes
•
Birmingham – 2 hours 50 minutes
By plane
Loads of UK flights land
at Newcastle Airport, which is a few
miles outside the city. You can fly here
in no time and hop on the Metro for the
15-minute trip to the city centre.
•
London – 1 hour 15 minutes
•
Bristol – 1 hour 5 minutes
•
Dublin – 1 hour 5 minutes
By foot
Newcastle city centre is really
compact and everything is within walking
distance.
•
Campus to city centre – 2 to 5 minutes
•
Train station to city centre – 10 minutes
By Metro
The Metro is Newcastle’s
version of the London Underground,
connecting the city, coast and campus.
Haymarket station is directly opposite
Newcastle University campus. Student
discounts and travel passes make it a
really affordable way to get around.
•
City centre to Jesmond – 5 minutes
•
City centre to the airport – 25 minutes
•
City centre to the coast – 25 minutes
By bus
Opposite campus is the main
city bus station, Haymarket, with local
buses taking you anywhere in the city
and suburbs. Buses are also a great
way to explore the region. Check out the
UniRider bus pass for student fares.
By bike
The Cycle Hub offers bike
hire facilities and a place for cycling
enthusiasts to meet over cake and coffee.
Recyke Y’Bike also provide second-hand
bikes at reasonable prices.
LONDON
2h 55 mins
1h 5 mins
DUBLIN
38
39
MANCHESTER
2h 35 mins
NEWCASTLE
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