The average bus between Whitley Bay and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitley Bay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 3 times a day between Whitley Bay and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 1:49 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket St Mary's Place and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? 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 Whitley Bay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Whitley Bay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Whitley Bay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 157.5 km. The road distance is 202 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.