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How to get fromEdinburgh to Newcastleby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park & Ridebus bus M92 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus bus X59 / ...
    1h 16m
    £11–17

  2. Bus, line 39 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ratho Closebus bus 39B / ...
    2h 17m
    £7–11

  3. Train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ladybanktrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus bus 40 / ...
    1h 57m
    £16–56

  4. Drive 30.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Newcastlecar car 30.3 mi
    41 min
    £8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Newcastletaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    41 min
    £90–110

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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Newcastle, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Ratho Close via Park & Ride, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 1h 16m.

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