The average bus between Edinburgh and Newcastle takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Newcastle. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Newcastle. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Newcastle at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Newcastle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Newcastle station via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Edinburgh to Newcastle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Newcastle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay.
The distance between Edinburgh and Newcastle is 26.8 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Ratho Close via Park & Ride, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 1h 15m.