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

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne start at $17. The average price for this train route is around $63. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 27m and covers 148 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 21m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

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

Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , CrossCountry , Lumo , Transpennine Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The earliest train from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 7:00am. 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 best on-time performance from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 $16

Next train departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 12
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 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:00pm	Waverley	1h 23m	5:23pm	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

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:21am	Waverley	1h 47m	11:08am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	10:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	11:21am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	8:55am	Waverley	1h 24m	10:19am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	9:08am	Waverley	1h 24m	10:32am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	9:21am	Waverley	1h 47m	11:08am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:26am	Waverley	1h 26m	9:52am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	8:21am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	8:21am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:03am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:38am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	3:26pm	Waverley	1h 26m	4:52pm	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:26am	Waverley	1h 26m	9:52am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	8:21am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	8:21am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:03am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:38am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	3:26pm	Waverley	1h 26m	4:52pm	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:26pm	Waverley	1h 26m	4:52pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	8:21am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	8:21am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:03am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:38am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:26am	Waverley	1h 26m	9:52am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:26pm	Waverley	1h 26m	4:52pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	8:21am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Waverley	1h 21m	8:21am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:03am	Waverley	1h 35m	8:38am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:26am	Waverley	1h 26m	9:52am	Newcastle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:20 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

147 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $89	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $232	Average Duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $29	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

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at $17. The average price for this train route is around $63. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train trip from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 27m and covers 148 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 21m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 7:00am. 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 best on-time performance from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

12-09

$32

12-10

$61

Today

$33

12-12

$36

12-13

$49

12-14

$39

12-15

$28

12-16

$24

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $177 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 $24 which is on 2025-12-16.

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.