How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne start from $12. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is 1h 27m, covering a distance of 92 miles (148 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 21m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators service the Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , CrossCountry , Lumo , Transpennine Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Lumo , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne from $11

Next train departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:33am	Waverley	1h 46m	11:19am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	3:00pm	Waverley	1h 24m	4:24pm	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	9:00am	Waverley	1h 25m	10:25am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	9:08am	Waverley	1h 25m	10:33am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	9:33am	Waverley	1h 46m	11:19am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:13pm	Waverley	1h 32m	5:45pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	4:00pm	Waverley	1h 24m	5:24pm	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 26m	8:26am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:39am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 26m	8:26am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:13pm	Waverley	1h 33m	5:46pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	4:00pm	Waverley	1h 22m	5:22pm	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:39am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:13pm	Waverley	1h 33m	5:46pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	4:00pm	Waverley	1h 22m	5:22pm	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:39am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:13pm	Waverley	1h 33m	5:46pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	4:00pm	Waverley	1h 22m	5:22pm	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:39am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:13pm	Waverley	1h 33m	5:46pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	4:00pm	Waverley	1h 22m	5:22pm	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:39am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:56am	Waverley	1h 24m	10:20am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	4:00pm	Waverley	1h 23m	5:23pm	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 24m	8:24am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:39am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	3:26pm	Waverley	1h 26m	4:52pm	Newcastle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

92 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $63	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $169	Average Duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $20	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Lumo

5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne start from $12. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is 1h 27m, covering a distance of 92 miles (148 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 21m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators service the Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Lumo, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/28

$40

11/29

$39

Today

$33

12/01

$15

12/02

$18

12/03

$16

12/04

$11

12/05

$22

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $123 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.