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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£162
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Trains per day
33
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 £162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 33 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 10 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.
G010628:336h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)15:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£691One-way0 changes- G00869_G0106710:336h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£691One-way0 changes
- G0107312:326h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)19:11Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£881One-way0 changes
- G669876:356h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£881One-way0 changes
G80203+
V00814+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross4:536h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£961One-way2 changes
- G00869_G01067+
W3428610:335h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2131One-way1 change - G66987+W341446:355h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1471One-way1 change
- G01062+W339418:335h46Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1471One-way1 change
- G01073+W3429012:325h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)18:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1351One-way1 change
- G01083+W3429116:335h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)22:21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1351One-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 £53.
Distance: 502 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£117 Average Price | £72 Average Price | £37 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 today, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V00814+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80203 | On time 4:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h45 | 11:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W34456+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80205 | On time 5:23 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h07 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G14893+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80209 | On time 5:47 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h50 | 12:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G66987+W34144 | 6:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h45 | 12:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G66987 | 6:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h35 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14895+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80215 | 7:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 13:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01060 | On time 7:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01062+W33941 | 8:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h46 | 14:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34472+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80226 | 9:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 15:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01064 | 9:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h34 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34477+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80232 | 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+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80237 | 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 17:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G14901+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80237 | 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 17:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G14902+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80241 | 11:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h58 | 18:28 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 | |
G01075+W34292+ W85201 | 13:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h10 | 19:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01075 | 13:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h35 | 20:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 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) | 6h08 | 21:38 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 | |
| G14908+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80268 | 16:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 22:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 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 | |
| G14909+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80274 | 17:29 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h09 | 0:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G00723+W34288+W85210 | 17:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h08 | 23:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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 £53 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 £53 |
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)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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