What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh is to subway and train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle Port and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Chirton Way - Coble Dene and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Church Bank-Lodge Terrace and John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle Port and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh?

The distance between Newcastle Port and Edinburgh is 134 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh?

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

Where do I catch the Newcastle Port to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newcastle Port to Edinburgh train from?

Newcastle Port to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Where does the Newcastle Port to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newcastle Port to Edinburgh train arrive?

Newcastle Port to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Port to Edinburgh is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Newcastle Port to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle Port to Edinburgh by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h
£37–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 3m
£13–23
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle Port to Edinburghcar 111 mi
2h 21m
£27–40
Subway, train via Meadow Well
1. Take the subway from Meadow Well to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 6m
£26–48

Newcastle Port to Edinburgh by subway and train

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Newcastle Port, 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.

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