There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk to North Shields by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 45m£34–238Bus via John Dobson Street
- Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 35mDrive 135.9 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to North Shieldscar 135.9 mi
2h 38m£34–49Fly
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
5h 17m£45–197Bus
- Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
6h 20m
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to North Shields is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to North Shields is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at Nile Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley and Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Falkirk and North Shields is 157 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £240.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Falkirk to North Shields, including transfers.
Falkirk to North Shields bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.
Falkirk to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to North Shields is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via John Dobson Street, which costs and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £200 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and North Shields, England?
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weir Street to Nile Street via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 5h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–160
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–260
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–12
- 1st Class
- £15–22
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–290
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–65
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–85
- 1st Class
- £110–160
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £45–60
Bus from Weir Street to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Falkirk to North Shields bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.
Falkirk to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to North Shields is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Falkirk to North Shields.
There are 1893+ hotels available in North Shields.