There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, 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.
Train, line 100 bus
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Waverley Bridge to Terminalbus 100
2h 33m£40–101Train
cheapest- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 24m£27–51Line 301 bus, bus
- Take the bus from West Percy Street to Monument Market Streetbus 301
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 18mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from South Shields to Edinburgh-EDI122 mi
2h 30mDrive 122 mi
- Drive from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 122 mi
2h 30m£30–43
South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which costs £26 - £55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from West Percy Street and arriving at Terminal via John Dobson Street and Waverley Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between South Shields and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 142 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train and line 100 bus which takes 2h 33m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from West Percy Street station.
South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to line 301 bus and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between South Shields, England and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Terminal via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waverley Bridge in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, Lumo operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
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
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Waverley Bridge to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- Go North East
Bus from West Percy 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from South Shields to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Monument Market Street station.
South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from South Shields to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3011+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between South Shields and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



































