Bus Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$13

tomorrow

Sunday

$12

Monday

$11

Tuesday

Wednesday

$11

Thursday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:45 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 9:10:00 PM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 35m	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:20 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:45:00 PM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	3h 39m	7:41 PM	Edinburgh		11:20 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 7:41:00 PM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
National Express	2h 30m	10:05 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	12:35 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 10:05:00 PM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	3h 43m	7:37 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 7:37:00 PM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 43m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	9:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 AM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	11:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:50 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 AM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 35m	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:20 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:45:00 PM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 35m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:45 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 PM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:45:00 AM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	9:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	11:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:50 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 35m	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:20 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 PM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 35m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:45 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 PM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 AM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:45 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 PM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 45m	9:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	11:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:50 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 35m	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:20 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:45:00 PM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:45:00 AM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	11:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:50 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 35m	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:20 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:45:00 PM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 45m	9:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	11:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:05:00 AM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 35m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:45 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 PM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:45:00 AM to Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is $11 on 7/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 40 buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 12 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:37 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	91.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Newcastle upon Tyne: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$12

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$12

Monday 07/27

$12

Tuesday 07/28

$11

Wednesday 07/29

$11

Thursday 07/30

$11

Friday 07/31

$17

Saturday 08/01

$13

Sunday 08/02

$13

Monday 08/03

$12

Tuesday 08/04

$12

Wednesday 08/05

$11

Thursday 08/06

$11

Friday 08/07

$12

Saturday 08/08

$13

Sunday 08/09

$13

Monday 08/10

$11

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$15

Thursday 08/13

$15

Friday 08/14

$12

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Central Bus Station

Westmorland Lane

Eldon Square

John Dobson St

Westmorland Bus Station

Churchill Street 4

St. James's Park

Strawberry Place

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne bus

How much does a Edinburgh Newcastle upon Tyne bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 2h 45m to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $24. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Newcastle upon Tyne.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The earliest bus arriving in Newcastle upon Tyne from Edinburgh starts at 7:37 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Newcastle upon Tyne starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Newcastle upon Tyne route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Newcastle upon Tyne bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Newcastle upon Tyne bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Newcastle upon Tyne

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Newcastle upon Tyne. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!