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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gateshead is to rideshare which costs £7 - £15 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gateshead is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £6 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at John Dobson Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gateshead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gateshead is 124 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £6 - £80.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gateshead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gateshead train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gateshead is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £6 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £29 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gateshead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Gateshead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Gateshead is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Gateshead.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Gateshead?

Book your Edinburgh to Gateshead train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Gateshead?

Book your Edinburgh to Gateshead bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Gateshead?

There are 1998+ hotels available in Gateshead.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Gateshead?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Gateshead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh to Gateshead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gateshead by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to NewcastleEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 21m
£6–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson StreetUkx010 / ...
2h 50m
£7–29
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne104 mi
2h 38m
£7–15
Drive 105.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gateshead105.7 mi
2h 17m
£27–39

Edinburgh to Gateshead by train

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.2 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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