The average bus between Edinburgh and Gateshead takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 2:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Gateshead station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
Edinburgh to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to Gateshead bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Edinburgh and Gateshead is 149.1 km. The road distance is 168 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 35m. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.