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 Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
1h 37m£37–98Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh104.1 mi
3h 8m£7–15Bus
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
3h 8m£12–20Drive 106 mi
- Drive from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburghcar 106 mi
2h 19m£26–37Train via Central Stn Clayton St
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 34m£22–40
Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £7 - £15 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gateshead and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Gateshead Interchange and Edinburgh is 125 miles. The road distance is 106.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £100.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh, including transfers.
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 37m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 8m.
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 £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Lumo
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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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 19m to drive from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh.
There are 3006+ 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.

























