What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £28 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Falkirk?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Falkirk is 149 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £28 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk?

The train from Newcastle to Falkirk Grahamston takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk?

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Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Falkirk Grahamstontrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
1h 56m
£28–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
4h 29m
£18–28
Drive 130.6 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirkcar 130.6 mi
2h 37m
£32–46
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2h 12m
£45–115

Newcastle upon Tyne to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 148.4 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Falkirk Grahamston once daily. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Lumo also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to St Andrew`s Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Princes Street in around 4h 29m.

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