Berkhamsted to Edinburgh train with London North Eastern Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£0.00

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£-0.01

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

6 h 9 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

6 h 9 m

Trains on 18 Sept

1

Distance

497 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Fast trains

To travel from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.

  • West Midlands Trains
    6:116h09
    Berkhamsted
    12:20Edinburgh
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    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Berkhamsted to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £51.

Distance: 497 km

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£51

Average Price

£44

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Cheapest

£97

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 15m

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Fastest

1h 15m

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2h 0m

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6h 39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh:

A flight is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh costing on average £51.

The fastest way to travel from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berkhamsted and Edinburgh including taking a train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 32m faster (5h 7m by train vs 6h 39m by car) and roughly £46 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£51 vs £97). 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.

Live departures

Berkhamsted to Edinburgh train times

The table below shows live departures for Berkhamsted to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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West Midlands Trains6:11 Berkhamsted
6h09
12:20 Edinburgh1 change

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London North Eastern Railway as well as Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains and more offer trains services from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh

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Trains from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.

The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 497 km distance in 5h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £19
Distance
497 km
Average train duration
5h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£51
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
5h 33m
First train
3:59
Last train
19:00
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £19

Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Berkhamsted and Edinburgh from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

London North Eastern Railway

About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London North Eastern Railway Duration
5h 34m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Price
£78
London North Eastern Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
5h 33m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£51
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Lumo

About
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lumo Duration
5h 38m
Cheapest Lumo Price
£51
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class includes complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included with all tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs on leads allowed with fee
Quiet zone

West Midlands Trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
6h 1m
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day

Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Berkhamsted and Edinburgh from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

London North Eastern Railway

About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London North Eastern Railway Duration
5h 34m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Price
£78
London North Eastern Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
5h 33m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£51
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Lumo

About
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lumo Duration
5h 38m
Cheapest Lumo Price
£51
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class includes complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included with all tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs on leads allowed with fee
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Lumo classes and the amenities included in each one.

Standard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
  • Food available

West Midlands Trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
6h 1m
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day

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National Museum of Scotland

National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.

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FAQs: Berkhamsted to Edinburgh train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berkhamsted 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh covers a distance of 497 km and takes approximately 5h 33m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh is 497 km.
The first train from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh leaves at 3:59.
The last train from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh departs at 19:00.
Trains from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh.
To get from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh.
The train station in Berkhamsted that goes to Edinburgh is Berkhamsted station (BKM), and it arrives at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
The cheapest way to get from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh is by flight, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh offers a mix of scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the English countryside and the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders. Passengers can enjoy charming towns, lush greenery, and occasionally glimpse the coast near Berwick-upon-Tweed, making parts of the trip visually appealing.
A day trip from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 33m each way. However, there are 5 trains per day for this route, covering 497 km.
In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.
To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Berkhamsted and Edinburgh

Most Berkhamsted to Edinburgh trains use the Berkhamsted to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Berkhamsted and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Berkhamsted
Arrival train stations in Edinburgh

Which Berkhamsted station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?

Trains from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh leave from Berkhamsted. The station is from Berkhamsted city centre at Berkhamsted station, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR.
BerkhamstedBerkhamsted station, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR+44 3301235247ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Berkhamsted from Berkhamsted city centre

Bus354 · 2m · every ~1 min

Berkhamsted train station facilities and services

Berkhamsted has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Berkhamsted.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Berkhamsted. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Berkhamsted: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Berkhamsted: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Berkhamsted: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: There is a Ticket Vending Machine at each station entrance, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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