There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 5m£55–126Drive 72.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirkcar 72.2 mi
1h 31m£18–26Bus, line 68 bus
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 68
3h 22m
Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne station to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Eldon Square Bus Station and arriving at Scott Monument via Jedburgh Bus Station and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Selkirk is 163 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk, including transfers.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, depart from Eldon Square Bus Station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 68 bus, which costs and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Selkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Newcastle to Scott Monument via Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Scott Monument via Jedburgh Bus Station and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1835 863755
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Hogg-of-Jedburgh-LTD/100063493543163/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, arrive at Jedburgh Bus Station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Selkirk.
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