I'm no train expert, but there are only 6 trains a day from MAN Airport to Newcastle, at irregular intervals, journey time 2hr 35m to 3hr 15m, walk up fare is £76 single standard class.
The last time i flew MAN-NCL (1991)was on a Gill Air Shorts 330 which took 45 minutes. In those days there were alot of corporate bookings on Gill, not sure those companies are around now.
If I were in NCL I certainly wouldn't want to connect via LHR or FRA, & MAN is no picnic either.
Nonetheless given the slow train & fares, a Flybe service isn't beyond a possibility.
Last edited by Mr A Tis; 8th Apr 2017 at 09:24.