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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    6h 48m
    £78–154

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 19m
    £43–67

  3. Drive  293.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Taincar car 293.8 mi
    5h 41m
    £74–106

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train
    9h 5m
    £144–250

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    8h 40m
    £43–88

Newcastle upon Tyne to Tain by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 8h 40m.

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