Travel to Newcastle

Please consider using the most sustainable travel options where possible.

By Sea
Car ferry and passenger services operate to Tyneside from Holland. The North Shields International Ferry Terminal at Royal Quays (Tyne Commission Quay) is seven miles east of Newcastle. Bus services run from the terminal building to the city centre. www.dfdsseaways.co.uk

By Rail
Trains from across Europe to London arrive at the Eurostar terminal St Pancras, directly next to London Kings Cross station where trains to Newcastle depart every 30-60 minutes.
https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en

Rail services within the UK operate from many cities. Approximate travelling times are: Birmingham: 4 hours, Edinburgh: 2 hours, Glasgow: 3 hours, London: 3 hours, Manchester: 3 hours, Sheffield: 2 hours, Leeds: 1.5 hours
www.nationalrail.co.uk

A popular website for purchasing train tickets in the UK is https://www.thetrainline.com/ – where you can also purchase tickets for many European countries as well.

By Coach
National Express operates good services. Approximate travelling times are: Birmingham: 5 hours, Edinburgh: 3 hours, Glasgow: 4 hours, London: 6 hours Manchester: 4 hours, Sheffield: 3 hours www.nationalexpress.com

By Car
Newcastle stands on the premier north-south route (M1/ A1) in the UK.

By Air
Newcastle has its own international airport operating both domestic and international flights to cities including Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Dubai, London, Paris, Prague and Southampton.
www.newcastleairport.com

Visas
You will need a valid passport but not a visa if you are a permanent resident of the EU, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and some countries in Latin America and in the Caribbean. Please check the websites below for the list of countries where you will need a visa and for further information about entering the UK. If you need a visa please apply in plenty of time. The visa application process is currently suggesting 6 weeks (not the usual 3 weeks) from interview date. Please email generalchairs@pdc2022.org for a conference invitation letter to confirm your attendance for your visa application.

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UK Government Visa Requirements

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Travelling Around Newcastle Newcastle is a very compact and walkable city. It also has a fantastic integrated transport system centred around the underground Metro system and extensive bus networks. https://www.nexus.org.uk/