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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackwater to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£249
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
538 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackwater to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackwater to Edinburgh will cost around £249 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
Of the 2 trains that leave Blackwater 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 538 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 42 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 Blackwater to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackwater to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £27. 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 flight costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £103.
Distance: 538 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£120 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Blackwater to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackwater to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:27 Blackwater | 6h42 | 12:09 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackwater to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Blackwater to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £103 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 15:30. The fastest train covers the 538 km distance in 6h 38m.
Distance 538 km |
Average train duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £103 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 38m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 15:30 |
Train companies: LNER from Blackwater to Edinburgh trainsLNER trains will get you between Blackwater and Edinburgh from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackwater to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackwater 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 Blackwater and Edinburgh
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Bike Parking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B2 - step free access to both platforms but long route between platforms via roadbridge. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop in Large car park
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibility
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LoungeLost and Found Office
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Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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