Most travellers from Newcastle Airport head into the city centre, about 7 miles away, but the airport also serves Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and towns across the North East. The table below gives approximate driving times and indicative taxi fares. Because Arrow Cars quotes fixed fares at booking rather than publishing a public tariff, treat non-city fares as estimates and confirm when you book. Prices checked August 2026.
Routes table
| Destination | Approx distance | Driving time | Indicative taxi fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle city centre | ~7 mi | 15 to 20 min | £20 to £35 |
| Gosforth | ~5 mi | 12 to 15 min | £15 to £25 |
| Metrocentre (Gateshead) | ~9 mi | 20 to 25 min | £25 to £35 |
| Gateshead | ~10 mi | 20 to 25 min | £30 to £35 |
| Cramlington | ~9 mi | 20 min | £20 to £30 |
| Morpeth | ~13 mi | 25 to 30 min | £30 to £40 |
| Washington | ~14 mi | 25 to 30 min | £35 to £45 |
| Hexham | ~18 mi | 30 to 35 min | £40 to £50 |
| Sunderland | ~20 mi | 35 to 40 min | £40 to £45 |
| Durham | ~24 mi | 35 to 45 min | £45 to £60 |
Distances and driving times are road estimates. Fares are indicative and should be confirmed with Arrow Cars or a licensed firm at the time of booking. The Newcastle city, Gateshead and Sunderland ranges are drawn from community and aggregator sources; the others are estimates only.
Key destinations
Newcastle city centre is the most common trip, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by road and £20 to £35 by pre-booked taxi. For most solo travellers the Metro is cheaper still at £2.50 and takes about 25 minutes direct to Central Station.
Gateshead and the Metrocentre are a short hop of 20 to 25 minutes, with taxi fares in the £25 to £35 range. The Metrocentre is also reachable by rail from Newcastle Central Station once you have taken the Metro in.
Sunderland is about 20 miles and 35 to 40 minutes by road, with an indicative taxi fare of £40 to £45. There is no direct Metro to Sunderland from the airport without changing in the city, so a pre-booked taxi is often simplest for a group.
Durham is the longest of the common trips at about 24 miles and 35 to 45 minutes, with an indicative fare of £45 to £60. For a single traveller, the Metro to Central Station plus a National Rail service to Durham can be cheaper.
Routes FAQs
How much is a taxi from Newcastle Airport to the city centre? Roughly £20 to £35 for a standard saloon, a 15 to 20 minute trip. Arrow Cars quotes a fixed fare when you book.
How far is Newcastle Airport from the city centre? About 7 miles, or 15 to 20 minutes by road. The Metro covers it in around 25 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Newcastle Airport to Sunderland? Indicatively £40 to £45 for a trip of about 20 miles and 35 to 40 minutes. Confirm the fixed fare when you book.
How do I get from Newcastle Airport to Durham? By road it is about 24 miles and 35 to 45 minutes, with an indicative taxi fare of £45 to £60. Solo travellers can take the Metro to Central Station and a National Rail service on to Durham.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Newcastle Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Newcastle Airport website before you travel.