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Travel and Transport

Newcastle and the wider North East is served by excellent air, rail, sea, road links and IT connectivity.

• The fastest railway link in the UK links Newcastle to London and Edinburgh.
• The road network and superb Metro system ensure the lowest average commuting times of any city region in the country.
• Two International Airports provide direct flights to most major European cities, and to the rest of the world through direct flights to the global hub airports of London, Amsterdam , Paris and Dubai.
• Several major port facilities (including the UK 's second largest, on the Tees) provide easy sea access for global business.