There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne by train
The train journey time between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 1h 28m and covers a distance of around 124 miles. The fastest train normally takes 1h 21m. Operated by LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service, the Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne train service departs from Edinburgh and arrives in Newcastle. Typically 303 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne train schedules
Trains departing Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is to rideshare which costs £7 - £15 and takes 2h 38m.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is to train which costs £16 - £180 and takes 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne is 92 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £180.
The train from Edinburgh to Newcastle takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh station.
Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £13 and takes 2h 55m.
- Distance: 92.3 miles
- Duration: 1h 25m
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?
LNER operates a train from Edinburgh to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £16 - £150 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard once daily. Tickets cost £7 - £9 and the journey takes 2h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16 - £150
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £16 - £23
- Anytime Day Single
- £65 - £95
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £100 - £150
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60 - £180
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £60 - £75
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £120 - £180
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35 - £60
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- £16 - £23
- Off-Peak Day Single
- £29 - £45
- Anytime Day Single
- £35 - £60
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7 - £9
- Website
- National Express
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10 - £13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7 - £15
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard station.
Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne.
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