The average bus between Whitley Bay and Edinburgh takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitley Bay to Edinburgh. 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 3 times a day between Whitley Bay and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket St Mary's Place and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay to Edinburgh? 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 Whitley Bay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Haymarket St Mary's Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Whitley Bay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, depart from Whitley Road - Park Avenue station.
Whitley Bay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Edinburgh is 149.8 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Haymarket St Mary's Place and John Dobson Street in around 3h 41m.