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There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 37m
    £31–84
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburghrideshare rideshare 104 mi
    3h 8m
    £7–15
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    3h 6m
    £12–19
  4. Drive  106 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead Interchange to Edinburghcar car 106 mi
    2h 19m
    £27–39
  5. Train via Gateshead

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2h 29m
    £24–39

Gateshead Interchange to Edinburgh by bus

Calendar168Weekly Buses
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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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 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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