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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle without transferring at least once.
W68678+
C02056
Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram+
SR522900 · W68913+
G80112
SR961700 · W69953+
C02006+
Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram
W69591+
G08186
SR958900 · W68902+
G08186+
Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram
W69591+
G08186
W69636+
G08175
C14974+
G25682
L87549+
W85802
C14725+
G00741Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $354 Average price |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle:
A bus is $16 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle costing on average $32 (€32).
A bus is $337 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle costing on average $354 (€354).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Flight takes on average 7h 28m.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle trains for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W68655+ C02029 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2h03 | 12:55 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W68701+ G80061 | On time 11:28 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h53 | 1:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
L87653+ G01154 | On time 11:40 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h54 | 1:34 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W69662+ C02007 | On time 12:08 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h47 | 1:55 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W68717+ G80073 | On time 1:28 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h53 | 3:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
L87666+ W85793 | On time 1:36 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2h16 | 3:52 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway+ W68723+ G80080 | On time 2:03 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h18 | 4:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
W68723+ G80080 | On time 2:28 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h53 | 4:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway+ L87681+ W85796 | On time 3:19 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h33 | 5:52 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
W68729+ C02070 | On time 3:26 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h55 | 5:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
L87681+ W85796 | On time 3:44 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2h08 | 5:52 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W68736+ G80091 | On time 4:27 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h54 | 6:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W69684+ C01989 | On time 5:10 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h45 | 6:55 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W68741+ G80097 | On time 5:26 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h55 | 7:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
L87694+ G00842 | On time 5:34 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2h01 | 7:35 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway+ W68744+ C02033 | On time 6:09 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h18 | 8:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
W68744+ C02033 | On time 6:34 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h53 | 8:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W68671+ G25688 | On time 6:55 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h51 | 8:46 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
C14725+ G00741 | On time 7:30 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2h04 | 9:34 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W68678+ C02056 | On time 7:48 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2h06 | 9:54 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
L87549+ W85802 | On time 8:00 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2h03 | 10:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
G08186+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram+ W68902 · SR958900 | 6:05 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h16 | 10:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
SR654100 · W83689+ G08175 | 6:09 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h12 | 8:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
G01148+ SR959000+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 6:15 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h18 | 10:33 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
G08175+ W69636 | 6:33 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h48 | 8:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
C02006+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram+ W69953 · SR961700 | 6:35 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h20 | 10:55 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
C02002+ W69143 · SR654400 | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h15 | 8:55 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
G08180+ SR930800 · W68884 | 7:14 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h07 | 9:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
W29873+ SR930800 | 7:14 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h21 | 9:35 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G80049+ W84266 · SR973400+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 7:15 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h06 | 11:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
C14974+ G25682 | 8:02 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h50 | 9:52 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
SR958900 · W68902+ G08186 | 8:04 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h17 | 10:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
SR974000 · W84203+ G80055+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 8:05 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h16 | 12:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
W69591+ G08186+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 8:10 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h11 | 10:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
SR959000+ G01148 | 8:14 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h19 | 10:33 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
SR974100 · W83139+ G01153+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h17 | 12:32 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
W69591+ G08186 | 8:35 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h46 | 10:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
SR974300 · L88242+ G25697+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 8:35 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h16 | 12:51 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
L87637+ W85785 | 8:41 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2h11 | 10:52 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
SR301600 · W84218+ G80061+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 9:13 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h08 | 1:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
SR973400 · W84266+ G80049 | 9:14 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h07 | 11:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
SR973500 · W83107+ W85787 | 9:24 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 2h28 | 11:52 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 19:31. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€12) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 7:02 AM |
Last train 7:31 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle station pair, with some services arriving at Manors. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Airport and Newcastle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Manors has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manors.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manors: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Manors: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manors: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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