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How to get fromEdinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyneby train, bus, rideshare or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to NewcastletrainEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    1h 25m
    £9–80
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson StreetbusUkn10 / ...
    2h 35m
    £7–29
  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tynerideshare104 mi
    2h 38m
    £7–15
  4. Drive 105.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tynecar105.1 mi
    2h 16m
    £26–38

Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Calendar373Weekly Trains
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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