What is the cheapest way to get from Birtley to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Birtley to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birtley to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Birtley to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birtley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birtley station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Durham Road-Fire Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Birtley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Birtley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Birtley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Birtley and Edinburgh is 129 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birtley to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Birtley to Edinburgh without a car is to line 21 bus and train which takes 2h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Birtley to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Birtley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birtley to Edinburgh bus from?

Birtley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Birtley to Edinburgh train from?

Birtley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Birtley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Birtley to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £11 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Birtley to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Birtley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Birtley to Edinburgh train arrive?

Birtley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Birtley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birtley to Edinburgh is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Birtley to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Birtley to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birtley to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Line 21 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Durham Road-Fire Station to High West Street-Civic Centrebus N21 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
3h 33m
£11–20
Drive 111.5 mi
1. Drive from Birtley to Edinburghcar 111.5 mi
2h 25m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 8m
£24–45

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Distance: 128.5 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Birtley, Gateshead, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Lumo operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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