Getting to Newcastle upon Tyne

See the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences for details on how to get Newcastle, or read on below.

By Air

Newcastle International Airport can easily be reached directly by air from numerous world-wide airports. Emirates operate daily flights from/to Dubai and a variety of airlines (including numerous budget carriers such as EasyJet, Ryanair and FlyBe) operate flights to countless European and domestic destinations. Examples of available flights (flying into Newcastle on Monday 21st June, returning on Friday 25th June) with fares (including all taxes, as of 2nd February 2010):

• Paris CDG with EasyJet: €83
• Rome Ciampino with EasyJet: €115
• Barcelona with Ryanair: €53 (Sunday departure)
• Hannover with FlyBe: €115
• Dusseldorf with Lufthansa: €178

Full details of flights to/from Newcastle can be found at http://www.newcastleairport.com. Book early to get the best prices!

Newcastle International Airport is 10-15 minutes from Newcastle City Centre by car or taxi (cost approximately £15). The Tyne & Wear Metro System provides a direct link from the airport to the city, taking approximately 20 minutes and costing £2.80 (note that the Metro ticket machines only accept coins).

By Sea

The International Ferry Terminal is 20 minutes from Newcastle City Centre by car or taxi. DFDS provide a public transport link from the port to Newcastle Central Railway Station. For details of sailings telephone ++44 (0)191 293 6262 or visit http://www.dfdsseaways.com/home.

By Rail

Newcastle is on the east coast mainline so is easily accessible by train. Get a 20% discount on rail travel using this link. The central railway station is about 15-20 minutes walk from the university or you can get a metro to Haymarket only two stops away, which will take around 5-10 minutes. Taxis from Central Station to the University campus, or Castle Leazes (halls of residence) should cost around £5-£6.

For further details of the Tyne & Wear Metro system telephone Traveline on ++44 (0)871 200 2233 or visit http://www.nexus.org.uk/wps/wcm/connect/Nexus/Metro.

By Road

From the A1 North or South take the A184 slip road. Follow the signs for the A189 to cross the Redheugh Bridge, leading onto St. James’ Boulevard. Travel all the way to the bottom of the Boulevard. Turn left at the traffic lights onto Barrack Road (the Stadium is on the right) & over the next set of traffic lights moving into the right hand lane. Turn right at the next set of traffic lights into St. James’ Park. Free parking is available for Symposium delegates at St. James’ Park.

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