Bus Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$13

tomorrow

$13

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$11

Thursday

$11

Friday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	2:55 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 50m	6:00 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	4h 14m	2:55 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:55:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
National Express	2h 40m	2:35 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:35:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 40m	3:55 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 35m	5:10 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 5:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 50m	6:00 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	2h 35m	5:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 40m	2:55 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 50m	4:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 21m	6:00 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	10:21 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop		Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
	FlixBus	4h 14m	2:55 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop		Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:55:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	6:00 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	2h 35m	5:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 40m	3:45 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 40m	2:55 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 50m	4:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 35m	5:10 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 50m	6:00 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	2h 35m	5:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 40m	3:45 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 50m	4:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 35m	5:10 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 40m	2:55 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 50m	6:00 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	2h 35m	5:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 50m	4:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	5:30 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$12	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 35m	5:10 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 5:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 50m	6:00 PM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 40m	3:45 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	John Dobson St	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 50m	4:50 AM	Newcastle upon Tyne	Westmorland Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Westmorland Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 38 buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh, with 22 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/13/2026 costs just $11, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:35 PM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	91.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Newcastle upon Tyne for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 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

Saturday 07/25

$13

Sunday 07/26

$13

Monday 07/27

$13

Tuesday 07/28

$11

Wednesday 07/29

$11

Thursday 07/30

$12

Friday 07/31

$18

Saturday 08/01

$13

Sunday 08/02

$13

Monday 08/03

$13

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$11

Thursday 08/06

$13

Friday 08/07

$12

Saturday 08/08

$13

Sunday 08/09

$11

Monday 08/10

$13

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$12

Thursday 08/13

$11

Friday 08/14

$11

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from $11, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh

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

Central Bus Station

Westmorland Lane

Eldon Square

John Dobson St

Westmorland Bus Station

Churchill Street 4

St. James's Park

Strawberry Place

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

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh.

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

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

FAQs about the Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Newcastle upon Tyne Edinburgh 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 50m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

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

Every day, the Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $13. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Newcastle upon Tyne starts at 2:35 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Newcastle upon Tyne for Edinburgh starts at 6:00 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 Newcastle upon Tyne Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh 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 Newcastle upon Tyne Edinburgh 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 Newcastle upon Tyne Edinburgh 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Newcastle upon Tyne and to Edinburgh

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