What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Newlands Garage via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and The Kelpies is 152 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies.

Where can I stay near The Kelpies?

There are 2861+ hotels available in The Kelpies.

Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpies by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2h 44m
£49–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newlands Garagebus 978 / ...
4h 54m
£17–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
3h 54m
£29–51
Drive 129.4 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Kelpiescar 129.4 mi
2h 33m
£32–45

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to The Kelpies via Edinburgh Waverley, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to The Kelpies via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Newlands Garage in around 4h 54m.

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