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How to get fromSunderland to Scottish Highlandsby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Scottish Highlands by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    4. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 55m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 11m

  3. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    4. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 38m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 17m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 35m

  6. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    4. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 39m

Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Fort William, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Scottish Highlands via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, George Street, and Fort William in around 8h 11m.

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