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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge is to bus which costs £15 - £27 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forth Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Slip Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forth Bridge?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Dalmeny via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forth Bridge is 133 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
1h 51m
£41–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
3h 9m
£16–26
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Queensferry Police Stationbus 43 / ...
2h 16m
£25–43

Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge by train

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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