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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 25 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 31 min | |
Average train ticket price | $81 (€70) | |
Train frequency | 46 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 46 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or Cross Country |
Trains from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne cover the 91 miles (147 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 31 min with our travel partners like Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or Cross Country. Normally, there are 46 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $81 (€70), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $58 (€50).
Travel to Newcastle upon Tyne from Edinburgh from $58 (€50) with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3) and CrossCountry! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Newcastle upon Tyne from Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne train information with CrossCountry:
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
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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