The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£194
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £194 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 44 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 48 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.
G14905+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G8025914:307h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)21:34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1351One-way2 changes
G80247+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W3449012:307h03Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)19:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1351One-way2 changes
W34510+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G8027216:307h05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)23:35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1351One-way2 changes
G15224 · W35194+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G8027317:086h31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)23:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1351One-way3 changes
G80266+
G14907+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross15:307h05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)22:35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1351One-way2 changes
G66987+
W341446:355h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1471One-way1 change
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W3428610:335h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2571One-way1 change
G01062+
W339418:335h46Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1471One-way1 change
G01083+
W3429116:335h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)22:21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1921One-way1 change
G01073+
W3429012:325h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)18:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. 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 £24, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 502 km
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£119 Average Price | £73 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W35090+ G80203+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 4:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h45 | 11:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G66987 | 6:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h35 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66987+ W34144 | 6:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h45 | 12:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G01060 | 7:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01060+ C01369+ W85177 | 7:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h59 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01062 | 8:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 15:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01062+ W33941 | 8:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h46 | 14:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
W34472+ G80226+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 15:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G14899+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G25679 | 9:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h05 | 16:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01064 | 9:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h34 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01064+ W33935+ W85182 | 9:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h03 | 15:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
W34477+ G80232+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h42 | 16:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G14900+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80234 | 10:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h01 | 17:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G00869_G01067+ W34286 | 10:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h45 | 16:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G00869_G01067 | 10:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h36 | 17:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14901+ G80237+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 17:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G14902+ G80241+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 11:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h58 | 18:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01069+ C01372+ W85191 | 11:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h07 | 17:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01069 | 11:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 18:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14903+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80245 | 12:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 18:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
W34490+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80247 | 12:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h03 | 19:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01073 | 12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 19:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01073+ W34290 | 12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h48 | 18:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
W34493+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80251 | 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 19:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01074 | 13:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h35 | 20:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01074+ W34292+ W85201 | 13:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h10 | 19:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G14904+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C01943 | 13:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h59 | 20:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
W34498+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80257 | 14:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h36 | 20:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G14905+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80259 | 14:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h04 | 21:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01080 | 14:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h36 | 21:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01080+ W34289 | 14:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h51 | 20:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G14906+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80263 | 15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 21:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01082 | 15:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h44 | 22:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01082+ W34287+ W85208 | 15:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h11 | 21:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G14907+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80266 | 15:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h05 | 22:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G14908+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80268 | 16:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 22:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G15525 · G15048+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80268 | 16:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h32 | 22:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
W34510+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80272 | 16:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h05 | 23:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G01083 | 16:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h34 | 23:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01083+ W34291 | 16:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h48 | 22:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
W34513+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80273 | 17:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G15224 · W35194+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80273 | 17:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h31 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
G00723+ W34288+ W85210 | 17:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h08 | 23:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G14910+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G25678 | 18:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h42 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 45m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 16:33 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Cross Country from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- 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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