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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gateshead to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gateshead to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 156 km
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£31 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gateshead to Edinburgh Airport
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Trains from Gateshead to Edinburgh Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:23, the last at 07:23. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 7:23 |
Last train 7:23 |
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FAQs: Gateshead to Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gateshead to Edinburgh Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gateshead and Edinburgh Airport
Most Gateshead to Edinburgh Airport trains use the Metro Centre to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Gateshead and Edinburgh Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Metro Centre from Gateshead city centre
Metro Centre is 4 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Metro Centre train station facilities and services
Metro Centre has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Metro Centre.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Metro Centre: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Metro Centre: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Metro Centre: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Access via lifts that operate whilst ever services are operating through the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heworth from Gateshead city centre
Heworth is 3 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Heworth train station facilities and services
Heworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heworth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heworth: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Heworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heworth: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via ramped access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Dunston from Gateshead city centre
Dunston is 2 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Dunston train station facilities and services
Dunston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dunston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dunston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station There is ramped access to both platforms which wheelchair users can easily use, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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