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The best way to find a cheap train 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
1 h 24 m
Average
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
148 km
Of the 5 trains 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 train duration | 1 h 28 min | |
Average train ticket price | $32 (€29) | |
Train frequency | 46 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 46 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Lumo |
Trains from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne cover the 91 miles (147 km) long route taking on average 1 h 28 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Lumo. Normally, there are 46 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $32 (€29), but the average price of train tickets is $32 (€29).
Travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne from $32 (€29) with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3) and CrossCountry! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Travelers heading to Tyneside from the Scottish capital can take daily direct trains from Edinburgh to Newcastle. Two train companies provide frequent connections seven days a week on the East Coast Main Line, with journey times of around one hour and 30 minutes. Departures are available from early morning throughout the day until mid evening. Some indirect connections requiring one change en route offer additional travel options.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and CrossCountry Trains operate direct daily train services from Edinburgh to Newcastle Upon Tyne. Some additional indirect connections are available using ScotRail services from Edinburgh and changing at Berwick Upon Tweed to CrossCountry and LNER trains to Newcastle.
The fastest journey time for the 108 mile trip south-east to Newcastle Upon Tyne from Edinburgh is the LNER mid afternoon service, taking one hour and 22 minutes to reach the English city. Most trains on this route take five to ten minutes longer to reach Newcastle.
The daily timetable starts with around three trains an hour from Edinburgh to Newcastle during the morning peak time, with at least hourly services throughout the rest of the day and evening. There is a final departure from Edinburgh around 9:00 p.m. Sunday schedules offer a slightly less frequent service, with a later departure time for the first train in the morning.
Departure train station: Passengers will depart from Edinburgh Waverley. Located in the center of Edinburgh, Waverley Station is close to the bus and tram stops on Princes Street offering connections around the city, with airport shuttle buses available from Waverley Bridge. Passenger facilities on the station concourse include baggage storage, taxi stands, fast food restaurants, a supermarket and pub.
Arrival train station: Newcastle Central Station is a short walk from Newcastle city center, with public transport options including bus routes stopping by the main entrance, and suburban rail connections on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Facilities at the station include cafe-bars, ATMs, food stores and a taxi stand.
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