Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Newcastle-under-Lyme travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newcastle-under-Lyme

With a population of 75 794, Newcastle-under-Lyme is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Newcastle-under-Lyme deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Newcastle-under-Lyme

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bloom Newcastle (38 Ironmarket) and Westlands Restaurant (Newcastle-under-Lyme Golf Club Whitmore Road) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme in December
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle-under-Lyme in December
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle-under-Lyme

Plane

Although Newcastle-under-Lyme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 38 km from Newcastle-under-Lyme. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newcastle-under-Lyme departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newcastle-under-Lyme, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle-under-Lyme is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 221 km from Newcastle-under-Lyme. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle-under-Lyme, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Newcastle-under-Lyme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 38 km from Newcastle-under-Lyme. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newcastle-under-Lyme departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newcastle-under-Lyme, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle-under-Lyme is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 221 km from Newcastle-under-Lyme. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle-under-Lyme, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Newcastle-under-Lyme

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Newcastle-under-Lyme

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Most booked hotels in Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Clayhanger Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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Isuites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Holiday Inn Express Stoke On Trent
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Hiring a car in Newcastle-under-Lyme costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newcastle-under-Lyme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle-under-Lyme is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newcastle-under-Lyme costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newcastle-under-Lyme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle-under-Lyme is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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