The cheapest and fastest trains from Andover to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
6 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
539 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Andover to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Andover to Edinburgh will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Of the 2 trains that leave Andover for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 539 km distance in an average of 6 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 3 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 train, coach and flight for Andover to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Andover to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 539 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£121 Average Price | £81 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 34m Average total duration 14h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Andover to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Andover to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:05 Andover | 7h03 | 14:08 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:38 Andover | 6h44 | 15:22 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Andover to Edinburgh
Trains from Andover to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £98 but you can travel from only £34 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 539 km distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 539 km |
Average train duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £98 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway from Andover to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, South Western Railway trains will get you between Andover and Edinburgh from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Andover to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Andover to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Andover and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:50 - 17:40 Sunday 08:15 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station - Level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Salisbury). Also short ramp at 1:7 gradient from lower car park level. Underpass with long and steep ramps at approx 1:8 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for use at the station to assist passengers who have difficulty using the slopes. Please speak to a member of staff or contact our Assisted Travel team. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. A National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Southbound and Northbound buses will stop directly outside the main station exit.
- 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.
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