Edinburgh to Newcastle by train
Heading to Newcastle for a city break, a day out or on business? You can plan your journey right here. Whatever your reason for visiting the region, you can quickly find train times from Edinburgh to Newcastle, book tickets and find out other key information direct on our website. And avoid those annoying booking fees too.
Journey information from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- How long is the average journey duration from Edinburgh to Newcastle? 1 hour 30 minutes
- How long is the fastest journey duration from Edinburgh to Newcastle? 1 hour 22 minutes
- When is the first train from Edinburgh to Newcastle? 05:30
- When is the last train from Edinburgh to Newcastle? 21:00
- How many services run for Edinburgh to Newcastle today? 52
The above information is intended as a guide. It may not include timetable alterations because of engineering work, unplanned disruption etc. Please use the journey planner to plan your journey before you travel. Some tickets are subject to restrictions. Please check these before you travel.
The information above refers to direct journeys only. Other journeys may be available by changing train or by using a different London Terminal. At certain times buses may operate some of the journeys shown. Services of all operators on the route shown are included in the figures. Not all tickets may be used on all services.
On many routes, the last journey before services finish for the day departs after midnight. Where this is the case, it is this service (in the early hours of the following morning), and not the last one before midnight that is shown.
Tips on how to book cheaper train tickets
Travel Off-Peak
Want to travel by train from Edinburgh to Newcastle for less? Travel during Off-Peak times, and you could reduce the cost of your ticket. Check our journey planner to see if your planned journey qualifies.
Ride with a Railcard
Are you over 60, travel with assistance, or regularly ride the rails with someone else? You may be able to save 1/3 on your train tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle with a Railcard. Once you have your Railcard, simply tick the Railcard box when planning your journey to start saving.
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