What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Backworth?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Backworth is to bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Backworth?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Backworth is to train and subway which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Backworth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Backworth station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Station Road-Business Park via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Backworth?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Backworth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Northumberland Park via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Backworth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Backworth is 131 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Backworth without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Backworth without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Backworth?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Backworth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Backworth bus from?

Edinburgh to Backworth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Backworth train from?

Edinburgh to Backworth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Backworth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Backworth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Backworth train arrive?

Edinburgh to Backworth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Backworth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Backworth is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Edinburgh to Backworth.

Where can I stay near Backworth?

There are 1117+ hotels available in Backworth.

Edinburgh to Backworth - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Backworth by train, subway, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Northumberland Parksubway Yel
1h 51m
£26–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
3h 47m
£9–17
Drive 106.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Backworthcar 106.1 mi
2h 14m
£27–39
Train, subway via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Northumberland Parksubway Yel
1h 53m
£26–55

Edinburgh to Backworth by train and subway

376Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Backworth, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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