The average bus between Whitley Bay and Edinburgh takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. 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 4 times a day between Whitley Bay and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:49 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket Bus Station and take an average of 4h 52m. 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 Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Whitley Bay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn station.
Whitley Bay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, 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 Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Haymarket Bus Station and John Dobson Street in around 3h 42m.