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The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 35 m
Average
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
148 km
Of the 10 buses that leave Newcastle upon Tyne for Edinburgh every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 91 miles |
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Average coach duration | 2 h 35 min |
Average coach ticket price | £17 (€19) |
Coach frequency | 2 a day |
Direct coach | Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day |
Coach companies | National Express, Megabus or FlixBus |
Coaches from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh cover the 91 miles long route taking on average 2 h 35 min with our travel partners like National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this route for as low as £7, but the average price of coach tickets is £17. Travellers depart most frequently from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
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Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
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Passengers seeking affordable, speedy bus journeys from Newcastle to Edinburgh will find the MegaBus services ticks all essential boxes. With up to two coaches daily, and journey times of around three hours, travel by comfortable MegaBus is a relaxing, and cheap option for all individuals making this 120-mile trip.
There is an early morning bus from Newcastle to Edinburgh every day of the week, and some days a late afternoon bus also operates on this route. Journeys take between two hours and 45 minutes and two hours and 55 minutes to travel the 120-mile route to the Scottish capital city and major tourist attraction.
There is one main bus service from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and this coach departs from John Dobson Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne at around 4:20 a.m. daily. At certain times of year there are two coaches from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and the second service leaves Newcastle at about 4:00 p.m.
Departure bus station: All MegaBus coaches from Newcastle to Edinburgh depart from John Dobson Street bus stop. It's easy to recognise MegaBus coaches as their bright blue and yellow branding really does stand out. The John Dobson Street stop is a 24/7 MegaBus-only stop, with cafe services close by. John Dobson Street is located in Newcastle's city centre, and within easy walking distance of all local shops and amenities. There are a number of public car parks close by, and local buses offer services direct to John Dobson Street or to the Haymarket Bus Station which is one minute walk away from the MegaBus stop.
Arrival bus station: Coaches from Newcastle to Edinburgh arrive at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Station. This bus station is located in central Edinburgh, and amenities include cycle racks, baby changing, disabled toilets, ATM and vending machines. There is a 30p charge to use the public toilets. Elder Street Bus Station is an easy walk away from all the major high street shops, and close to St. Andrew Square, and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
MegaBus operate daily coaches from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and journeys take just under three hours. Most days there is just one bus from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and it leaves in the very early hours of the morning.
Long days exploring the tourist attraction of Edinburgh are easy when passengers opt for the early morning MegaBus coaches from Newcastle to Edinburgh. All of these direct coach services operate virtually non-stop to Edinburgh, and this rapid coach just has two stops en route. Journey times are just under three hours, and the regular scheduled bus service leaves Newcastle at about 4:20 a.m. each day.
There is at least one daily MegaBus coach from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and onboard services include free WiFi, and charging points. Passengers can travel with up to 20kg of luggage and this will be stowed in the hold. It is not possible to take standard adult bikes on any MegaBus coach, although folding bikes and smaller kids bikes can be taken on journeys. There are no facilities for the provision of food or drink on coaches from Newcastle to Edinburgh, however, passengers can take cold food, cold drinks, and hot drinks with lids on board all buses. It is possible to reserve the most popular seats on any coaches from Newcastle to Edinburgh, but additional charges are applied. Onboard toilets are available on all coaches. Travelling with pets is not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs which should be harnessed appropriately. Passengers with disabilities or mobility problems will need to speak with MegaBus direct if accessible services are required, although it is possible for wheelchair or mobility scooter users to access all coaches. As only one wheelchair can travel on any MegaBus service, it is vital to book tickets in advance, and also enables MegaBus customer service to put any essential services in place throughout journeys.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (441 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.
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