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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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m 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 $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Morpeth to Edinburgh costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
The journey is about 48m faster (1h 22m by train vs 2h 10m by car) and roughly $44 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $76 (€63)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
TP180100 · TP181000 · W8581711:10 AM3h57Morpeth station (MPT)3:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$251One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
TP180100 · TP181000 · W8581711:10 AM3h57Morpeth station (MPT)3:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$251One-way2 transfers
Fastest
XC123200 · XC12450011:35 AM3h15Morpeth station (MPT)2:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$421One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C019538:07 AM3h57Morpeth12:04 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$481One-way1 transfer
C00440+
G802029:07 AM4h09Morpeth1:16 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$531One-way1 transfer
C00454 · C31920+
W851769:37 AM3h56Morpeth1:33 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$591One-way2 transfers
TP180000 · TP180900 · W858201:10 PM3h58Morpeth station (MPT)5:08 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$251One-way2 transfers
TP179900 · TP180800 · W858243:10 PM3h59Morpeth station (MPT)7:09 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$251One-way2 transfers
XC123100 · XC1243001:35 PM3h15Morpeth station (MPT)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Morpeth to Edinburgh:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Morpeth to Edinburgh costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 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, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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