Newcastle and Everton will continue their preparation for the 2026-27 Premier League season by facing each other on August 12 in Edinburgh at Murrayfield Stadium.
The ground is not a typical football venue given it is owned by the Scottish Rugby Union and is the home ground of the Scotland national rugby union team, though thankfully for Newcastle and Everton fans, its capacity of 67,144 means plenty of fans will be able to watch their team next Wednesday.
Newcastle and Everton will view that clash as important for the new season, which is set to begin in late August, and both will hope to have their squads strengthened before that game.
Going to the match yourself? Here, Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about how to get to Murrayfield Stadium for Newcastle's friendly with Everton.
How to get to Murrayfield Stadium using public transport
The best way to get to Murrayfield Stadium via public transport is undoubtedly by taking the train, though the routes will naturally be different for fans travelling from Merseyside and Newcastle.
By train – Newcastle fans
For those travelling from Newcastle, the easiest way to get to Edinburgh will be by taking a LNER train to Edinburgh Waverly, and luckily, there should be plenty of service.
The game at Murrayfield kicks off at 5:15pm, and it is not uncommon for train journeys to take a little over two hours to get from Newcastle to Edinburgh, so if you are travelling to Scotland on the day of the game, leaving any later than 1pm could be risky.
An outbound LNER train will cost upwards of £30, while a return ticket will add a similar fee onto the overall journey price.
By train – Everton fans
The quickest trains from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh will take roughly three and a half hours, so it is by no means a quick journey.
For the fastest service, opt for TransPennine Express, and make sure to leave in good time in order to avoid having to rush to the stadium. Unfortunately, an outbound ticket will cost in the region of £50, which is expensive.
A return ticket will cost roughly double that of an outbound ticket, and there is limited availability for journeys after 8pm.
Avanti West Coast services to Edinburgh are also available, with roughly 10 departures throughout the day.
How to get to Murrayfield in Edinburgh
In terms of getting to Murrayfield once you have arrived in Edinburgh, there are frequent tram services that can be taken.
From Edinburgh Waverley, you can get the tram from Princes Street towards Edinburgh Airport, and there are just three stops until you get to Murrayfield Stadium. If your LNER train stops at Haymarket, you can get on the same tram towards the airport for just one stop.
There are also a number of bus routes from Edinburgh Waverley, with Lothian Buses operating services 1, 3, 12, 22, 25, 26, 30, 31, 33 from the city centre on Princes Street and nearby St Andrews Square. Both are only a five minute walk from the station, so that should not be too much of an issue.
Additionally, the Airlink 100, which connects the city centre with Edinburgh Airport, also serves Murrayfield and leaves from Princes Street.
For those brave enough to walk to the stadium, be prepared for a 45-minute journey.
To make it to Murrayfield, leave the Edinburgh Waverely via the Princes Street exit and head to Shandwick Place. That leads on to Atholl Place, then Haymarket Terrace, and continue until you reach Roseburn Street and turn left at the Roseburn Bar.