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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Loch Kenby train, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dumfries to Loch Kentaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    £95–145

  2. Drive 117.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Loch Kencar car 117.1 mi
    2h 25m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus

    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 Bennanbus bus 521
    5h 17m

  4. Train, bus via Swimming Pool

    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 Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5h 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Loch Ken.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Newcastle upon Tyne to Loch Ken. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, then take the taxi to Loch Ken. Alternatively, you can drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Loch Ken in around 2h 25m.

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