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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Scotlandby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2h 26m
    £35–109

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    4h 2m
    £18–30

  3. Drive  149.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgowcar car 149.2 mi
    2h 42m
    £38–54

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2h 33m
    £28–50

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Glasgowbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    4h 5m
    £18–40

Newcastle upon Tyne to Scotland by train

Calendar325Weekly Trains
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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