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There are 5 ways to get from Barnard Castle to Kielder Forest by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 84 bus, train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Tubwell Rowbus bus 84
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Cottonshopeburnfootbus bus X74
    4. Take the taxi from Cottonshopeburnfoot to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    5h 17m

  2. Drive  69.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Kielder Forestcar car 69.5 mi
    2h 14m
    £18–25

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Cottonshopeburnfootbus bus X74
    3. Take the taxi from Cottonshopeburnfoot to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 19m

  4. Bus, taxi via Boathouse Cottage

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Boathouse Cottagebus bus X74
    3. Take the taxi from Boathouse Cottage to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 28m

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Club to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Cottonshopeburnfootbus bus X74
    3. Take the taxi from Cottonshopeburnfoot to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 37m

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  • Distance: 129.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Kielder Forest, England?

There is no direct connection from Barnard Castle to Kielder Forest. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Tubwell Row, walk to Darlington, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Eldon Square Bus Station, take the bus to Cottonshopeburnfoot, then take the taxi to Kielder Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Barnard Castle to Kielder Forest in around 2h 14m.

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