The average train between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 1:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne is 147.6 km. The road distance is 198 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Four other operators also service this route.