There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Gateshead by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
3h 29m£59–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 50m£23–35Drive 146.7 mi
- Drive from Kilmarnock to Gatesheadcar 146.7 mi
2h 55m£37–53Fly
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 32m£70–187Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 20m£57–140
Kilmarnock to Gateshead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Gateshead is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Gateshead is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at John Dobson Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Newcastle via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Gateshead is 152 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Gateshead without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kilmarnock to Gateshead, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Gateshead is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Gateshead, England?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Newcastle via Carlisle in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Newcastle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £50–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Kilmarnock to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Gateshead is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Kilmarnock to Gateshead.
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