The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Newcastle on Mon, Dec 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 147 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 147 km
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2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h47 | 6:20 PM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h25 | 7:55 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 10:34 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:24 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h24 | 11:48 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h33 | 4:46 PM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 04:36 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle trainsLNER, Lumo, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Newcastle from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Newcastle
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Metro Station Car Park.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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