There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 45m£32–85Drive 111.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rathocar 111.8 mi
2h 17m£28–41Bus, line 67 bus
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Craigpark Avenuebus 67
4h 10mTrain, line 67 bus
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Craigpark Avenuebus 67
3h 7m
Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho is to drive which costs £27 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Craigpark Avenue via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Edinburgh Gateway via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ratho is 135 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho, including transfers.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 67 bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Ratho, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Craigpark Avenue via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Princes Street in around 4h 10m.
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Lumo
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01506-633953
- [email protected]
- Website
- Handicabs Lothian
Bus from Princes Street to Craigpark Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Handicabs Lothian
Bus from Princes Street to Craigpark Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Handicabs Lothian
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Booking & Getting There
Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ratho.
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