The average train between Edinburgh and Gateshead takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Edinburgh and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 10:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Gateshead station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Edinburgh to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Edinburgh to Gateshead train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Gateshead is 149.1 km. The road distance is 198 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Four other operators also service this route.
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