- Must visit
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with strong exhibitions and excellent river views.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Gateshead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Gateshead will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Gateshead without transferring at least once.
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C32700Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Gateshead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Gateshead:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Gateshead costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Gateshead take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
You'll arrive about 1h 2m sooner (1h 36m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Lumo, TransPennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Gateshead trains for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:30 AM Edinburgh | 1h42 | 11:12 AM Gateshead | 0 transfersDirect | |
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W29862+ C32700 | 6:02 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h46 | 7:48 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
G25687+ C31755 | 6:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 8:05 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
C02042+ C31912 | 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h03 | 8:33 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
W29868+ C31762 | 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h52 | 8:55 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
C02002+ C32707 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h42 | 9:12 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
W29873+ C31768 | 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h51 | 9:59 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
G25682+ C32714 | 8:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h46 | 10:12 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
C02015+ C32714 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h42 | 10:12 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
G01148+ C31771 | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h55 | 11:00 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
C02006+ C32720 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h42 | 11:12 AM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
W29884+ C31778 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h56 | 12:01 PM Metro Centre (MCE) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Edinburgh to Gateshead run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Gateshead — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gateshead trip today.
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with strong exhibitions and excellent river views.
Interactive Roman fort museum on Hadrian’s Wall, bringing frontier life alive with reconstructions and archaeology.
Hands-on science museum with engineering, space, and local innovation displays, popular for families and curious adults.
Lively riverside promenade with bridge views, modern culture venues, and one of the best walks in the region.
Scenic hilltop green space with a famous angel sculpture and sweeping views, popular for walks and photographs.
Historic model village area and museum park with period streets, tram rides, and immersive North East heritage scenes.
A stottie is a chewy North East flat loaf, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a classic local lunch found across Tyneside and Gateshead.
Pease pudding is a smooth split-pea spread or side dish, traditionally served with ham. It is a long-standing North East staple with simple working-class roots.
Pan haggerty is a baked potato, onion, and cheese dish from North East England. It is beloved as hearty regional comfort food.
Refined Michelin-starred dining by Kenny Atkinson in a stylish setting on the Quayside, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Lively independent gastropub on the Gateshead side of the Tyne, known for good beer, strong Sunday roasts, and elevated British comfort food.
Modern British restaurant in Gateshead with an airy industrial feel, praised for brunch, seasonal plates, and well-executed local produce.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels often cost less than London, while dining and local transit are fairly priced for tourists.
Service may be included; if not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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MetroCentre -> Gateshead Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Gateshead 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 Gateshead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Gateshead trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Metro Centre station pair, with some services arriving at Heworth. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Gateshead train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Metro Centre is 4 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Metro Centre has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Metro Centre.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Metro Centre: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Metro Centre: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metro Centre: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Access via lifts that operate whilst ever services are operating through the station, 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.
Heworth is 3 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Heworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Heworth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heworth: Parking.
Available at Heworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heworth: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via ramped access, 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.
Dunston is 2 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Dunston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dunston: Parking.
Available at Dunston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station There is ramped access to both platforms which wheelchair users can easily use, 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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