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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Galloway Forest Parkby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galloway Forest Park by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkconneltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkconnel to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    £148–223

  2. Drive 127.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galloway Forest Parkcar car 127.2 mi
    3h 4m
    £31–45

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    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 Post Officebus bus 521
    4. Take the taxi from Post Office to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    5h 46m

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Calgow

    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 Calgowbus bus 500
    4. Take the taxi from Calgow to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    6h 25m

  5. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Glenmount to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    £101–139

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Galloway Forest Park, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galloway Forest Park. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Kirkconnel, then take the taxi to Galloway Forest Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Post Office, then take the taxi to Galloway Forest Park.

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