The average bus between Falkirk Wheel and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk Wheel to Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Falkirk Wheel and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk Wheel is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ochiltree Terrace Terminus and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk Wheel to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Wheel station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Falkirk Wheel to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Asda station.
Falkirk Wheel to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Falkirk Wheel and Newcastle upon Tyne is 180.9 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to John Dobson Street via Ochiltree Terrace Terminus, Asda, Princes Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 56m.