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Travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Newcastle, the fastest train takes 1h 22m with an average travel time of 1h 28m. 52 trains are running daily, with the first departing at 05:29 and the last at 21:00. Stay updated with live train status, times, delays, and cancellations on TrainPal.
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Effortlessly plan your journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Newcastle. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 05:29 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 21:00 |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) |
| Arrival station | Newcastle |
| Distance | 161 miles (259 km) |
| Journey time | From 1h 22m |
| Price | From £3.85 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo |
Getting from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Newcastle by train is a breeze with the many direct routes on offer. Travel with LNER and arrive in Newcastle in as little as 1 hr 22 min with their fastest train.
Sit back and enjoy the scenic views along the way as the train hugs the Northumberland coastline and passes through historic sites such as Durham Cathedral & Castle and York Minster.
LNER is one of the numerous train operators servicing this route, a company operating long-distance trains from London to key destinations on the East Coast, like York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Leeds, and Durham.
Situated just a three-minute walk from Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Mile, Waverley station is well-connected with various transport options for your arrival. You can get there with the Edinburgh tram, Lothian Buses or simply by walking, thanks to its central location.
There are many destinations to choose from at Edinburgh Waverley station, both locally and across the UK. Routes to stations in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Manchester and London are all offered by the operators serving this station. These include LNER, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, TransPennine Express and the Caledonian Sleeper.
The fastest train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle, operated by LNER, does not stop along the route.
Other routes from this operator and those from CrossCountry, Lumo and TransPennine Express typically stop at Dunbar, Reston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnmouth and Morpeth. Consult your train route for exact details on your stops.
Newcastle Central Station is the main railway station in Newcastle and is located in the heart of the city. Its beautiful Victorian architecture makes it a stunning station to arrive at.
Newcastle is the main stop on the East Coast Main Line, with multiple operators serving the station. These include LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains and Lumo. The station offers both regional routes to smaller towns in the north of England and Scotland, as well as connections to major destinations such as London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool.
Thanks to its central location, Newcastle station is surrounded by many must-see landmarks. Visit the historic Grainger Market, for example, and browse the main shops and stalls, before continuing on to take in the imposing Grey’s Monument.
London North Eastern Railway offers both Standard and First Class travel options for your train from Edinburgh to Newcastle.
If you’re unfamiliar with LNER trains, we’ve got the lowdown on everything you need to know before you travel with them from Edinburgh to Newcastle.
Another operator servicing the Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle route is CrossCountry, with an average journey time of 1 hr 30 min. This operator typically runs 13 trains on this route each day, so you can plan your travel with flexibility.
CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network across regions from Scotland to the South Coast. It offers connections to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol.
CrossCountry offers two classes of service for your train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle.
Lumo offers five train departures from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle on weekdays, with six and four running on Saturdays and Sundays respectively. The 147 km (91 mile) journey along this stunning coastal route typically takes 1 hr 33 min with Lumo.
Lumo operates one service along the East Coast Main Line from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh.
Lumo operates with a single-class service across their trains, offering free Wi-Fi, reading lights, power sockets and an at-seat catering service. They also offer a media content service for streaming via the LumoGo App.
The train route from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Newcastle is also serviced by TransPennine Express, with several trains running the 147 km (91 mile) journey each day. Journey times with this operator usually take 1 hr 45 minutes, though this will vary depending on the route you book.
TransPennine Express operates a wide network of train services across the North of England and Scotland. Destinations served by this company include major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Choose between two classes of train service on your journey with TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Newcastle.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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