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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh Castle and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Castle to Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Edinburgh Castle to Newcastle upon Tyne bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Edinburgh Castle and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Castle is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 1:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Castle to Newcastle upon Tyne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Castle to Newcastle upon Tyne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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