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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$25 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Newcastle:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Newcastle costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Newcastle
How to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 PM2h35Edinburgh, Bus Station11:20 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 PM2h35Edinburgh, Bus Station11:20 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G800976:00 PM1h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:21 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
W857932:08 PM1h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:52 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$131One-way0 transfers
W857964:08 PM1h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:52 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$141One-way0 transfers
G256887:20 PM1h26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:46 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM2h35Edinburgh, Bus Station2:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM2h45Edinburgh, Bus Station11:50 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM2h50Edinburgh, Bus Station2:05 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Newcastle:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Newcastle costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Newcastle by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
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