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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Falkirk High to Newcastletrain train
    2h 36m
    £29–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Ukn11 / ...
    5h 28m
    £16–26

  3. Drive 139.6 mi

    1. Drive from Falkirk to South Shieldscar car 139.6 mi
    2h 46m
    £34–49

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    5h 26m
    £52–184

  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
    £43–118

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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 £27–50 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weir Street to Transport Hub via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 5h 28m.

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