There are 5 ways to get from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by subway, train, tram, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train, tram
best- Take the subway from North Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the tram from St Andrew Square to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
2h 55m£47–108Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from North Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
- Take the train from Newcastle to Haymarkettrain
3h 47m£25–51Line 301 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Monument Market Streetbus 301
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 6mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from North Shields to Edinburgh-EDI117.5 mi
2h 21mDrive 117.5 mi
- Drive from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 117.5 mi
2h 21m£29–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to subway and train which costs £24 - £55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Albion Road-Sidney Street and arriving at Terminal via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Newcastle and St Andrew Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between North Shields and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 144 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to subway and train and tram which takes 2h 55m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Albion Road-Sidney Street station.
North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from North Shields station.
North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Monument Market Street station.
What companies run services between North Shields, England and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Terminal via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 191 20 20 747
- Website
- Nexus Metro
Subway from North Shields to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- Nexus Metro
Subway from North Shields to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- Nexus Metro
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
- £65–95
- 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
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from St Andrew Square to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Newcastle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- Go North East
Bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Monument Market Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Go North East
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from North Shields to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from North Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3006+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between North Shields and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









































