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There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Gateshead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    3h 39m
    £43–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    5h 22m
    £26–37

  3. Drive  146.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Gatesheadcar car 146.7 mi
    2h 55m
    £37–53

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    5h 48m
    £81–195

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    3h 40m
    £54–97

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    4h 20m
    £42–120

Kilmarnock to Gateshead by train and foot

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Newcastle via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £18–27 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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