Traveling between cities throughout the United Kingdom can be easily arranged thanks to the nation's network of railways. The Union is serviced by a number of rail service providers. In the case of train travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle, it is the GNER. Getting a seat on the GNER is easily accomplished, even by the novice traveler.
Select from one of three train terminals in Edinburgh to begin your journey. Depending on your location, one may be more convenient than the other.
Choose Waverly Station as your departure point for the most tourist-friendly beginning to your trip to Newcastle. Waverly Station, with its Victorian construction, is a tourist attraction unto itself, and you may wish to allow a little extra time to take it all in.
Think the Edinburgh Park station if you are a more confident traveler. If you board from this unstaffed rail halt on the Bathgate route, make sure you get your tickets in advance as there are no ticket agents available to assist you.
Pick the Haymarket station if it is geographically convenient for you. Though fully staffed, this station is not completely wheelchair accessible, so may not be ideal for all travelers.
Familiarize yourself with the train schedule and decide whether you wish to book one-way or round-trip travel. You may find that one is more economical than the other, depending on your needs.
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Call a travel agent to book your travel from Edinburgh to Newcastle. The agent will be familiar with schedules, and you can use most major credit cards to purchase your ticket.
Depart from Edinburgh's Waverly Station for the most direct route to Newcastle. If you are connecting from the Park or Haymarket terminal, count on an additional 15-30 minutes in travel time.
Arrive at Newcastle (station code NCL) about 1.5 hours later. At this station you will find trolleys for your luggage, a lounge for first class passengers and refreshment counters.
