The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 38 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Edinburgh will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
To travel from Bath to Edinburgh you need to make at least 2 changes.
P33675+
C75330
P29618+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C41115
P22587+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C41065
P22586+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C41062
P33675+
C75330+
L02372+
C74091
P22587+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C41065
P29610+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C41060
P29618+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C41115
P33675+
C75330+
L02372+
C74091
P22586+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C41062Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bath to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £91.
Distance: 512 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£162 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bath to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P29610+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C41060 | On time 08:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h26 | 14:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
P22586+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C41062 | On time 08:44 Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h50 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
P33675+ C75330 | On time 08:50 Bath Spa (BTH) | 7h17 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
P33675+ C75330+ L02372+ C74091 | On time 08:50 Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h46 | 15:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
P22587+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C41065 | On time 09:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h25 | 15:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
P29618+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C41115 | On time 09:43 Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h44 | 16:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
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Why should you book Bath to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Bath to Edinburgh.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Bath to Edinburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Bath to Edinburgh.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Edinburgh
Trains from Bath to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 512 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 512 km |
Average train duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 21:13 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, TransPennine Express, first_great_western from Bath to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, TransPennine Express, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Edinburgh from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath 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 Bath and Edinburgh
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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