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How to get fromKilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    3h 39m
    £43–125

  2. Bus via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    5h 50m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    5h 34m
    £31–50

  4. Drive  145.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tynecar car 145.5 mi
    2h 53m
    £36–52

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    5h 9m
    £76–185

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    3h 40m
    £54–97

Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne by train and foot

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Newcastle via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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