How to get from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh by price and travel time.
- 155 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 35m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 35m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 155 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €9, on Fri, Oct 16.
155 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €48Reading date not recorded | 6h 06m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€48Reading date not recorded6h 06m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Tyne and Wear → Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
FlixBus·2h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:45 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 04:45 | 19:00 |
All departures
- 04:45
- 06:10
- 15:55
- 19:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusTyne and Wear-Edinburgh - Princes StreetBook →Local busTyne and Wear-Newcastle International AirportBook →Airport shuttle busNewcastle International Airport-BlaydonBook →Northern RailBlaydon-CarlisleBook →TransPennine ExpressCarlisle-EdinburghBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh - Princes Street, about 2h 35m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 2h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:45 and the last at 19:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 04:45 and 19:00.
How far is Edinburgh from Tyne and Wear?
About 155 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €12. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express.
Can you get from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Tyne and Wear to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026