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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 2h 37m and costs £45 - £120.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Inverkeithing via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glenrothes is 157 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes without a car is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 2h 37m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 2h 37m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 775+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Edinburgh Waverley
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 37m
£49–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
3h 42m
£18–30
Drive 137.9 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothescar 137.9 mi
2h 48m
£34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Ladybanktrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
3h 10m
£85–130
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
3h 24m
£54–123

Newcastle upon Tyne to Glenrothes by train and bus

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Distance: 156.1 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Glenrothes, 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 23m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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