✈️ Buses to Newcastle Airport
9 bus and coach routes serve Newcastle Airport, the busiest being the 342, about 76 minutes to Kingston Park Metro 'Stop B'. 2 run through the night.
First and last times are departures from Newcastle Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.
Every route serving Newcastle Airport
- X79 Newcastle upon Tyne → Kirkley Hall College College ~25 min from airport 08:20–16:51 Stagecoach North East
- 777 Bus Station → Brunton Lane - Kingston Park Shops ~34 min from airport 04:53–23:50 🌙 Sunday–Friday nights Arriva North East
- X74 Percy Arms → Eldon Square Bus Station ~39 min from airport 07:41–17:54 Peter Hogg of Jedburgh
- X78 Newcastle upon Tyne → Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station ~50 min from airport 08:30–23:40 Stagecoach North East
- 787 New Winning → Newcastle Airport Terminal ~55 min from airport 03:46–04:46 🌙 Every night Go North East
- X77 Newcastle upon Tyne → Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station ~60 min from airport 06:20–19:11 Stagecoach North East
- 342 Wallsend Metro 'Stand B' → Kingston Park Metro 'Stop B' ~76 min from airport 06:17–18:09 Go North East
- X74 Jedburgh → Newcastle upon Tyne ~78 min from airport 07:41–17:54 Peter Hogg of Jedburgh
- X74 Jedburgh Bus Station → Eldon Square Bus Station ~78 min from airport 07:41–17:54 Peter Hogg of Jedburgh
Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.
Night buses to Newcastle Airport
For very early flights and late arrivals. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning is listed under Friday.
- 777 Bus Station → Brunton Lane - Kingston Park Shops Sunday–Friday nights 04:19–07:00
- 787 New Winning → Newcastle Airport Terminal Every night 03:12–05:40 runs tonight
See night buses across the UK.
Direct buses to Newcastle Airport from
Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus to Newcastle Airport?
The earliest weekday departure from Newcastle Airport itself is 03:46, on the 787. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.
Is there a night bus to Newcastle Airport?
Yes. 2 of the 9 routes serving Newcastle Airport run in the small hours. Check which nights each one runs — outside London many run at weekends only.
How long does the bus take to Newcastle Airport?
It depends on the route. The busiest is the 342, which takes about 76 minutes between the airport and Kingston Park Metro 'Stop B'. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.
How much is the bus to Newcastle Airport?
Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.
Other airports
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus , or every stop and route at Newcastle Airport.