The fastest way to get to Newcastle and Sunderland city centre is on the Green Line Metro for 3,25 gbp. Slightly cheaper, but significantly less frequent and longer, are the buses for 2 gbp.
You can also rent a car at the airport from a number of car hire companies.
Metro
The Green Line underground travels through Newcastle city centre and continues across the River Tyne to the coastal city of Sunderland.
The tube station is approximately 80 metres to the left of the terminal and is well signposted.
Official information can be found on the website: nexus.org.uk/metro.
Fares
The airport is in Zone C, so you need tickets for 3 zones to get to the centre in Zone A. This is the most expensive fare, so even if you are travelling to Sunderland you will be buying a 3-zone ticket.
- 3,25 gbp - Single fare via POP Card
- 4,30 gbp - Single ticket for 90 minutes from a ticket machine
- 5,90 gbp - All day fare via POP Card (valid on the Tube, Shields Ferry and trains within Newcastle, not valid on buses)
- 6,80 gbp - Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham all-day pass, valid on the Tube, trains, buses and ferry and can only be purchased from a machine (select 'TNE Day Saver')
There are several ways to pay your fare:
- By purchasing a POP Card at a vending machine, you must load a minimum initial amount 5 gbp, maximum 90 gbp
- Via the Pop mobile app (Google Play / App Store)
- By purchasing a single ticket for 90 minutes from a vending machine
Timetable
The metro from the airport runs every 12 minutes throughout the week.
It takes 21 minutes to get to Newcastle city centre and approximately 50 minutes to Sunderland city centre.
- Last train from airport to city centre - 5:59am weekdays; 6:25am Saturdays; 6:48am Sundays
- First train from Haymarket station to the airport - 23:08 (all later trains only go to Regent Centre station, where the depot is)
Search for connections: nexus.org.uk/timetables.
Buses
On the main road approximately 150 metres to the left of the terminal (location on google.com/maps) you will find the X78 bus stop.
The line connects Ponteland with the centre of Newcastle (Eldon Square). Fares are cheaper than the underground and cost 2 gbp for 1 ride. You pay with your own contactless card at the driver.
The bus is a good option if you don't plan to travel more by public transport around the city and want to save as much as possible on your journey.
- Price - 2 gbp (can also be used all day for all modes of transport for 6,80 gbp)
- Frequency - 30 minutes
- Travel time - 20 minutes
- Timetable: nexus.org.uk/timetables/x78
The 777 bus also stops directly outside the terminal, running once every 60 minutes. To Morpeth, north of Newcastle.
In the direction of Newcastle, the 777 terminates at Kingston Park Shops tube station in the northern suburbs and is therefore not suitable for travel into the city centre. Tickets cost 2 gbp and can be paid by contactless card at the driver.
Night transport
During the night, the 787 bus service will take you to the airport from Newcastle city centre.
The bus leaves from Newgate Street station and takes 30 minutes to the airport. You can buy your own ticket for 2 gbp with a contactless card from the driver.
For timetables, visit: nexus.org.uk/timetables/787.
Car Hire
To explore the countryside and coastline of East Anglia or southern Scotland, hire a car directly from the airport.
Car hire counters are right in the arrivals hall.
Many well-known and local brands operate at Newcastle Airport, and the lowest prices for weekly rentals start at 250 gbp.
Taxi
The official taxi service to the airport is provided by Arrow Cars with very high prices.
For better prices from the airport, the Uber mobile app offers a better deal and you'll pay around 25 gbp.
Train
There is no rail service to the airport, and the nearest station is 8 miles away in Newcastle city centre, which can be reached from the airport by underground.
By train from Newcastle you can reach cities such as Middlesbrough, Edinburgh, Carlisle or Durham.
The best way to find timetables and online tickets is via Trainline.
