Cheap train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh will cost around £ 18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 12.
Train schedule Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
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Fastest train times from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
1 h 25 m
Average
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
148 km
Of the 12 trains that leave Newcastle upon Tyne for Edinburgh every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 91 miles (147 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 23 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £20 (€23) |
 | Train frequency | 25 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country or First Transpennine Express |
Trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh cover the 91 miles (147 km) long route taking on average 1 h 23 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country or First Transpennine Express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £20, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £14.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
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- Average Price: £19
CrossCountry has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your CrossCountry tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh and when travelling by train:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
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Trains from Newcastle to Edinburgh
It's quick and easy to travel from Newcastle to Edinburgh by train, with around 40 services on offer every day, even at weekends. With up to 4 services departing each hour, you'll have plenty of choice for a flexible and direct journey.
Which train companies travel from Newcastle to Edinburgh?
This busy route is serviced by two train companies; Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway. The services shuttle back and forward between Edinburgh Waverley station and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station throughout the day, with each train journey taking around an hour and a half, even on Sundays./p>
How long is the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh?
Trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh take around 90 minutes and all services are direct. The fastest journey takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes, and the longest around 1 hour and 45 minutes. The services operate between from very early in the morning, allowing passengers to arrive for a morning meeting. Trains continue to depart until late in the evening. Even at weekends, there are still around 40 direct services a day.
How many trains are there from Newcastle to Edinburgh?
This is a busy and direct route that is well used by commuters and day-trippers alike. The two train carriers servicing it operate around 40 scheduled trains a day, even at weekends. There are between 2-4 trains scheduled every hour, sometimes as little as 10 minutes apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Newcastle to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne train station is located in the city centre. As Newcastle's main train station it has a wide range of facilities, such as free WiFi, accessible toilets, coffee shops and eateries, newsagents and a pharmacy, ticketing facilities, information desks, seating areas and cycle storage. Catch the Tyne & Wear Metro from adjacent platforms, or head just outside to find the car park, local buses and taxi rank.
Arrival train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station is Britain's second largest station and it has excellent facilities. These include shops, eateries, coffee shops, information desks, ticketing services, accessible toilets and seating areas. It's located in the city centre and the taxi rank and buses are just outside.
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