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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgwater to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
7 h 44 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgwater to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgwater to Edinburgh will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bridgwater for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 537 km distance in an average of 7 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 44 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 and coach for Bridgwater to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £149.
Distance: 537 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£161 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bridgwater to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgwater to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:21 Bridgwater | 7h44 | 12:05 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgwater to Edinburgh
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Trains from Bridgwater to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £149 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 537 km distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 537 km |
Average train duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £149 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 17:07 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Bridgwater to Edinburgh trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Bridgwater and Edinburgh from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bridgwater to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgwater 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bridgwater and Edinburgh
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:15 Saturday 06:30 - 14:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”Platform 1 (Taunton bound) has step free access. Platform 2 (Bristol bound) has step free access, however, due to severe incline from train to platform, ramp assistance onto the train is not available. If you need assistance travelling from this platform, please speak to our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329. Access between platforms are via local roads as Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on station. 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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ShoppingParkingDining
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TaxisAccessibilityWC
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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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