What is the cheapest way to get from Falkirk to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to South Shields is to train which costs £29 - £50 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Falkirk to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to South Shields is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Falkirk High and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Falkirk to South Shields?

The distance between Falkirk and South Shields is 160 miles. The road distance is 140.4 miles.

How do I travel from Falkirk to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Falkirk to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Falkirk to South Shields?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Falkirk to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to South Shields train from?

Falkirk to South Shields train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Falkirk High station.

Train or fly from Falkirk to South Shields?

The best way to get from Falkirk to South Shields is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Falkirk to South Shields train arrive?

Falkirk to South Shields train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to South Shields is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Falkirk to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1931+ hotels available in South Shields.

Falkirk to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk High to Newcastletrain
2h 35m
£29–47
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
3. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry
5h 57m
Drive 139.6 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to South Shieldscar 139.6 mi
2h 46m
£35–51
Fly
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
5h 27m
£56–193
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 40m
£38–101

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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4h 7mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest 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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