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Compare bus and train for Newcastle to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Edinburgh 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 1h 59m. 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 $10.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$23 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m 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 Newcastle to Edinburgh:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Edinburgh
How to get from Newcastle to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G159819:42 PM1h42Newcastle station (NCL)11:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
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G159819:42 PM1h42Newcastle station (NCL)11:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G257332:08 PM1h24Newcastle station (NCL)3:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
W858193:24 PM1h42Newcastle station (NCL)5:06 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$171One-way0 transfers
W858181:24 PM1h42Newcastle station (NCL)3:06 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
W858225:24 PM1h41Newcastle station (NCL)7:05 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 PM2h50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street8:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
NX1805:30 AM2h35Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station8:05 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers
NX5913:55 PM2h40Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station6:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Edinburgh:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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