The distance between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newcastle upon Tyne → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle.
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (92 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.
LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 35m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 170km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | £23($27) | hourly | 198km (123 miles) |
Bus | 2h 35m | £18($21) | 5 times a day | 169km (105 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £19($23) | on demand | 170km (105 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.