The average bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forth Bridge takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge. 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 5 times a day between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forth Bridge. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Forth Bridge at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 57m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change

4h • 1 change

3h 57m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge? 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 upon Tyne to Forth Bridge. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Forth Bridge station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Forth Bridge is 159.8 km. The road distance is 184 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.