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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 35 m
Average
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
148 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Edinburgh for Newcastle upon Tyne every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 91 miles (147 km) | |
Average bus duration | 2 h 35 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $13 (€11) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus providers | Flixbus, Megabus or National Express |
Buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne cover the 91 miles (147 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 35 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Megabus or National Express. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $10 (€9), but the average price of bus tickets is $13 (€11). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
Find the best buses between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne with Omio's travel partners National Express and FlixBus from $10 (€9). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle Upon Tyne operate frequently throughout the week. There are usually about five services per day, at various times. The earliest service departs at about 5:45 a.m, while the last service departs from Edinburgh at around 11:00 p.m. The journey is usually direct, and takes from 2 hours and 35 minutes. The main bus operators that provide services between Edinburgh and Newcastle Upon Tyne include Megabus and National Express. Late night travel is usually the cheapest option, and it’s often possible to make further savings by purchasing a ticket in advance.
Buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle Upon Tyne usually depart from Edinburgh Bus and Coach Station. The station is conveniently situated on Elder Street. Its central location makes it easily accessible via bus, train or cab. The Airport Express Shuttle bus stops a short walk away, and the distance between the bus station and Waverley train station is 320 metres - which is a 5 minute walk. As well as local buses, Stagecoach and Citylink also provide services to the coach station. There is a pick up and drop-off point close to the entrance along North St Andrew Street.
Newcastle Upon Tyne boasts a wealth of attractions, such as the Tyne Bridge, St James Park, and the Discovery Museum. The city is particularly well-known for its seven city bridges. Buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle Upon Tyne usually terminate at either Newcastle Upon Tyne Coach station or along John Dobson Street. The coach station is a short walk away from the Central metro station and Newcastle rail station. Local buses serve the station throughout the day, and night buses are in operation. In addition, travelers may choose to catch a cab outside the station.
There are a few bus stations in Edinburgh to start your trip from including Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh, Bus Station. In Newcastle upon Tyne you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Strawberry Place (St. James' Park) and Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street / Cross Carliol Street.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Edinburgh, Elder Street, which is located around 0.6 miles (882 m) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, located 0.2 miles (440 m) away from the city center.
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