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How to get fromSunderland to The Kelpiesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to The Kelpies by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    3h 16m
    £50–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newlands Garagebus bus 978 / ...
    5h 29m
    £19–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus bus X38
    5h 22m
    £31–54

  4. Drive 141.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to The Kelpiescar car 141.1 mi
    2h 52m
    £35–50

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    6h 25m
    £38–163

Sunderland to The Kelpies by train, bus, and foot

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and The Kelpies, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to The Kelpies via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to The Kelpies via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Newlands Garage in around 5h 29m.

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