How to travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 91 miles (148 km)

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$24

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$17

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2h 19m

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1h 49m

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3h 30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Edinburgh to Newcastle

How to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM2h45
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    11:50 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 PM2h35
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    11:20 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11824
    9:00 AM1h21
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:21 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • LumoC08196
    8:26 AM1h26
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:52 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75120
    9:05 AM1h28
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:33 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11821
    8:30 AM1h25
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:55 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM2h50
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    2:05 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX591
    10:35 AM2h50
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    1:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX183
    8:45 AM2h45
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    11:30 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, 76,25% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Newcastle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Newcastle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Newcastle:

A bus is $0.92 (€0.75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Newcastle costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Newcastle is approximately 91 miles (148 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Newcastle is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Newcastle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Lumo to go to Newcastle by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Newcastle by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Lumo.
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.
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