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How to get fromNewcastle to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Princes Streetbus bus X59 / ...
    1h 18m
    £9–16

  2. Drive 30.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle to Edinburghcar car 30.3 mi
    41 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 39 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ratho Close to Railway Stationbus bus 39B / ...
    2. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Leven - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 12m
    £16–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newcastle to Edinburghtaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    41 min
    £190–240

  5. Line 39 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ratho Close to Bus Stationbus bus 39B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus X58
    2h 19m
    £10–15

Newcastle to Edinburgh by bus

Calendar632Weekly Buses
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Newcastle, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ratho Close to Princes Street via Bus Station, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 1h 18m.

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