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Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh

Price your transfer

Sedan Up to 4 passengers with hand luggage.
12:00 2 passengers
From Whole car · tolls and taxes in Book now, pay later See prices →
Free cancellationUntil 24 hours before, refunded in full
No card todayCharged 48 hours before you travel
Flight trackedLand late and the driver waits, free
Licensed driversInsurance and licence checked by us

What is included

The journey

Two hours and a half north on the A1 along the coast. Booked most often when flights into Edinburgh are full or expensive, and by visitors doing both cities in one trip.

Arriving at Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Airport is six miles from the city and connected to it by the Metro, which makes it one of the simplest arrivals in England. It serves the north-east, Northumberland and the Scottish border country, and it is the closest airport to Hadrian's Wall.

How long it really takes

Maps says 142 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.

1
Taxi and disembark10–15 min
2
Passport controlNone inside Schengen. 15–45 min from outside it.
3
Baggage reclaim10–25 min with hold luggage
4
Finding your driver2–5 min. Your name on a sign.
5
The drive142 min

Realistically, 172 to 217 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.

When to book

Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.

A week aheadJuly, August, Fridays and Saturdays. The busiest arrivals of the year, and a long run like this one is the first to run out.
As soon as you have the flightGroups of five or more. Vans and minibuses go first, always.
Two or three daysLanding between 23:00 and 06:00. Fewer drivers are working.
The day before is fineEverything else. The same morning usually works too.

Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.

Before you land

The Metro under the terminalIt is genuinely convenient — twenty-five minutes to the city centre — and for someone with a backpack it is the right answer. With two suitcases and a hotel three streets from the station, less so.
The airport for Durham and the WallDurham, Hexham and the Roman sites along Hadrian's Wall are all within an hour. Public transport reaches them, but with changes; a car makes the first day of a walking holiday start on time.

FAQ

How long does it take to get from Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh?

About 142 minutes for the 193 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.

How much is a transfer from Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh?

From £369 for up to four passengers, and £503 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.

What happens if my flight is late?

We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.

Where do I meet the driver at Newcastle Airport?

In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.

Can I cancel?

Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.

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