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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Highlandby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Highland by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Achnasheentrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Achnasheen to Highlandtaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    £197–300

  2. Drive 298.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Highlandcar car 298.4 mi
    5h 50m
    £73–105

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Ledgowanbus bus 704
    4. Take the taxi from Ledgowan to Highlandtaxi taxi
    9h 8m

  4. Fly, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Achnasheentrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Achnasheen to Highlandtaxi taxi
    9h 53m
    £206–351

  5. Train, taxi via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Achnasheentrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Achnasheen to Highlandtaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    £196–394

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Ledgowan Lodge Hotelbus bus 704
    4. Take the taxi from Ledgowan Lodge Hotel to Highlandtaxi taxi
    10h

Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 393 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Newcastle upon Tyne to Highland. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Achnasheen, then take the taxi to Highland. Alternatively, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to Princes Street, take the bus to Shandwick Place, walk to Queensferry Street, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Ledgowan, then take the taxi to Highland.

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