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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Falkirk Wheel takes 7h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk Wheel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 44m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk Wheel bus times

Buses run twice daily between Newcastle upon Tyne and Falkirk Wheel. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Falkirk Wheel at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 13m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird14h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird6h 13m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird13h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 13m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird13h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 13m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird13h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 13m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird13h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 13m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMidland BluebirdMidland Bluebird5h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk Wheel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk Wheel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Falkirk Wheel via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Princes Street, St Andrew`s Church, and Ochiltree Terrace Terminus in around 5h 1m.

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