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Compare train and bus for Morpeth to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Morpeth to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Morpeth to Edinburgh:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Morpeth to Edinburgh costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Morpeth to Edinburgh
How to get from Morpeth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Morpeth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:55 PM2h40Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:55 PM2h40Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G256778:45 AM1h12Morpeth station (MPT)9:57 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
W8581311:31 AM1h28Morpeth station (MPT)12:59 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$231One-way0 transfers
W858109:31 AM1h30Morpeth station (MPT)11:01 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$251One-way0 transfers
G0105510:53 AM1h19Morpeth station (MPT)12:12 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:55 PM2h50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 AM2h40Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM2h35Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street7:45 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Morpeth to Edinburgh:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Morpeth to Edinburgh costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Morpeth and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Morpeth station (MPT) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Lumo, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Lumo, TransPennine Express to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Lumo, TransPennine Express.
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