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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birtley is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 12m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Birtley station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Durham Road-Fire Station via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Birtley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Birtley is 130 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birtley without a car is to train and line 21 bus via Interchange which takes 1h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Birtley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birtley bus from?

Edinburgh to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birtley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Birtley?

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

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Birtley.

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

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

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Train, line 21 bus via Interchange
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus N21 / ...
1h 56m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
3h 12m
£10–18
Drive 111.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Birtleycar 111.7 mi
2h 25m
£28–40
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus 21
2h 16m

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Distance: 128.9 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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