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How to get fromFalkirk to South Shieldsby train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk to South Shields by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Falkirk High to Newcastletrain train
    2h 35m
    £29–47

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus bus X38
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 55m

  3. Drive  139.6 mi

    1. Drive from Falkirk to South Shieldscar car 139.6 mi
    2h 46m
    £35–50

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    5h 16m
    £56–193

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 40m
    £38–101

Falkirk to South Shields by train and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and South Shields, England?

Lumo operates a train from Falkirk High to Newcastle 5 times a week. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

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