Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 15

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
02:45PM2h45
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
05:30PMEdinburgh
$121One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
03:45AM2h40
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
06:25AMEdinburgh
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:00AM2h35
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
07:35AMEdinburgh
$151One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
04:05AM2h35
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
06:40AMEdinburgh
$151One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:30AM2h35
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
08:05AMEdinburgh
$201One-way
0 transfers

Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixBus03:45AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street2h40 06:25AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
Megabus04:05AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street2h35 06:40AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
FlixBus05:00AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street2h35 07:35AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
National Express05:00AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2h35 07:35AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
National Express05:30AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2h35 08:05AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
National Express02:35PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2h45 05:20PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
FlixBus02:45PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street2h45 05:30PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
National Express04:10PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2h45 06:55PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
Megabus04:45PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street3h35 08:20PM Edinburgh1 transfer
Megabus04:45PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street2h40 07:25PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
Megabus09:15PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street2h35 11:50PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh is 49 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh.

Bus times from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 15

Fastest Journey

2 h 35 m

Average

2 h 44 m

Buses per day

11

Distance

148 km

Of the 11 buses that leave Newcastle upon Tyne for Edinburgh every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Megabus
09:15PM2h35
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
11:50PMEdinburgh
$381One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
05:00AM2h35
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
07:35AMEdinburgh
$151One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
05:30AM2h35
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
08:05AMEdinburgh
$201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
05:00AM2h35
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
07:35AMEdinburgh
$251One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Megabus
04:05AM2h35
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
06:40AMEdinburgh
$151One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

distanceDistance91 miles (147 km)
durationAverage bus duration2 h 35 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$22 (€19)
frequencyBus frequency2 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 2 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersNational Express, Megabus or FlixBus

Buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh cover the 91 miles (147 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 35 min with our travel partners like National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $9 (€8), but the average price of bus tickets is $22 (€19). Travelers depart most frequently from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and FlixBus bus tickets between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh from $6 (€5) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Newcastle upon Tyne - Edinburgh bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh bus information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $18
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh is $22 (€19); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh bus travel time is 2 h 35 min   for the 91 mile (147 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh leaves at 1: 45 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh leaves at 3: 30 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey to Edinburgh from Newcastle upon Tyne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (303 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Edinburgh from Newcastle upon Tyne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh by bus is April.
You have options as you can travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or bus.

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