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Compare train and bus 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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 €8, 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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€24 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Newcastle to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newcastle to Edinburgh.
There are 2 travel options between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Newcastle upon Tyne is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 24 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh is approximately 91 miles (147 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh is:
- 8 buses a day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh:
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink for buses to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
- Travel with Lumo, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country or first_transpennine_express for trains to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for TransPennine Express Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink 7 direct buses per day.
- 10 direct trains per day with Lumo, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from Newcastle upon Tyne.
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