The average train between Gateshead and Edinburgh takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gateshead 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Gateshead and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
Gateshead to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Gateshead to Edinburgh train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gateshead and Edinburgh is 149.1 km. The road distance is 198 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Four other operators also service this route.