The average bus between Newcastle Airport and Edinburgh takes 4h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Newcastle Airport and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Newcastle Airport is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Eldon Square Bus Station and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Newcastle Airport and Edinburgh is 138.3 km. The road distance is 180 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.