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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Ballantraeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ballantrae by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain train Glasgow Central - Girvan
    7h 11m
    £86–191

  2. Bus via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    7h 54m
    £37–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    7h 39m
    £48–102

  4. Drive 161.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ballantraecar car 161.9 mi
    3h 10m
    £40–57

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 43m

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ballantrae by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Arrol Avenue via Glasgow Central, Girvan, Rail Station, and Elder Avenue in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 7h 39m.

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