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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £123.
Distance: 501 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£83 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh costing on average £83.
A coach is £81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh costing on average £123.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Coach takes on average 10h 22m.
The journey is about 2h 15m faster (4h 37m by train vs 6h 52m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£83 vs £94). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Edinburgh from Welwyn Garden City by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
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This is compared to other travel options from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh costing on average £83.
A coach is £81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh costing on average £123.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Coach takes on average 10h 22m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Welwyn Garden City and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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