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It takes an average of 2h 6m to travel from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 92 miles (148 km). There are normally 110 trains per day travelling from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £7.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:10 | |
| Departure station | Newcastle | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 24m | |
| Distance | 92 miles (148 km) | |
| Frequency | 110 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £7.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, TransPennine Express |
Plan your journey from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley)
Considering a trip to Edinburgh (Waverley) and need more information on how to take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley)? Start your search with us today!
Usually, the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley) takes around 2 hours 6 minutes. Every day, there are around 110 trains running on this popular route.
You can take a direct train from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley).
London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry trains operate on this route.
From Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley), tickets start from just £7.70. Booking tickets in advance can be cheaper than buying on the day of travel.
Use our Journey Planner to pick the dates and times you want to travel, and we’ll give you all the options.
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley)?
Want to know more about your journey from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley)?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Get cheap train tickets with split ticketing
What is split ticketing?
Split ticketing is a clever way to save money on train travel. Instead of buying one ticket for your whole journey, you buy separate tickets for different sections of the trip — and it often works out cheaper.
You’ll still travel on the same train, with no need to change along the way (in most cases). It’s a simple way to cut the cost of your journey!
How do split tickets work?
Split ticketing is when you buy separate tickets for different sections of your journey, rather than one ticket from start to finish.
Your journey is divided into smaller segments on paper, but you don’t need to leave the train. The only requirement is that the train stops at each of the stations shown on your tickets.
If asked, just make sure to show the correct ticket for the part of the journey you're travelling on.
Why should I travel by train from Newcastle to Edinburgh?
If you want to travel from Newcastle to Edinburgh, choose the more sustainable option - choose train!
Go green
Taking the train instead of driving lowers your CO2 impact by a whopping 67%.* Keep it simple, keep it low-carbon.
Save time & money
What's faster or cheaper than driving from Newcastle to Edinburgh? Ah yes, that'd be the train. Cheaper even without a Railcard, too. Win for you. Win for the planet.
Bikes on board
In the UK, you can take your bike on the train, for free! Cool, huh? And, thanks to our bike reservation feature, travelling with your bike has never been easier.
Travel in style
Unlike flying or driving, going by train means no extra luggage charges or parking costs. Plus, you step off the train, right into the city-centre. Aaaand relax.
* Calculations are based on CO2 / passenger km, comparing an average petrol car, using statistics and conversion factors published in the government’s greenhouse gas reporting conversion factors published 7 June 2023 and revised 28 June 2023. See here for more.
Between Newcastle and Edinburgh, 92% of journeys sold on Trainline from May 2022 to May 2023 were cheaper and faster by rail vs car.