There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
1h 49m£8–80Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh104 mi
3h 11m£7–15Bus
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
3h£8–24Drive 106.3 mi
- Drive from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh106.3 mi
2h 18m£26–38Train via Central Station
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2h 28m£11–29
Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £7 - £15 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £8 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Gateshead Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Gateshead Interchange and Edinburgh is 125 miles. The road distance is 106.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £8 - £80.
The train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £8 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £24 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Gateshead Interchange, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–290
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh.
There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gateshead Interchange and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























