🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne

6 direct routes · about 185 min · first bus 08:55, last bus 09:05 (weekdays).

💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
UK010 FlixBus ~185 min 2 08:55 09:05 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14)
591 National Express ~175 min 1 10:35 10:35 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14)
598 National Express ~155 min 1 22:05 22:05 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16)
UKN11 FlixBus ~150 min 1 23:30 23:30 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14)
180 National Express ~160 min 1 21:10 21:10 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16)
183 National Express ~170 min 1 11:45 11:45 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16)

Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

6 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne: the UK010 (FlixBus), the 591 (National Express), the 598 (National Express), the UKN11 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express).

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

Around 185 minutes on the UK010, depending on time of day and traffic.

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

On weekdays the first direct bus (the UK010) leaves around 08:55 and the last around 09:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

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