The cheapest and fastest trains from Bromley to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
548 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bromley to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bromley to Edinburgh will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bromley for Edinburgh every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 548 km distance in an average of 6 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 29 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 Bromley to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bromley to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £59.
Distance: 548 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £113 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bromley to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Bromley to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:30 Bromley | 5h39 | 12:09 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:33 Bromley | 5h45 | 12:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:59 Bromley | 6h10 | 13:09 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:03 Bromley | 5h56 | 12:59 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:33 Bromley | 7h48 | 15:21 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bromley to Edinburgh
Trains from Bromley to Edinburgh run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 548 km distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 548 km |
Average train duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 19:18 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Bromley to Edinburgh trainsThameslink trains will get you between Bromley and Edinburgh from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bromley to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bromley 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 Bromley and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 07:20 - 14:00 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Type of shops available: Sandwich bar
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to both platforms via station concourse. Please note, no other station on this branch line have full step free access.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: station concourse
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E in Tweedy Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:20 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: There is a WH Smith and a shoe repair shop located on the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms via lifts accessible from the booking hall. There are also steps down to the platform from the booking hall. There is also a separate overbridge further down the platforms to assist with interchanging at the station but this has step access only.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: at the right hand side of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop Z outside Tesco
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:50 Saturday 07:20 - 14:00 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services to London. There is no step free access to Platform 2.Only step access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Lewisham - Bus stop A on Upper Elmers End Road. Towards Hayes - Bus stop B on Upper Elmers End Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services to London from station forecourt. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via Tesco car park. Step free Interchange between platforms via road (steep) is in excess of 600 metres. Step access between platforms via footbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Lewisham -Bus stop B on Elmers End Road. Towards Hayes - Bus stop C on Elmers End Road.
- Metro: Tram link
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 08:15 - 14:50 Sunday 08:15 - 15:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 4 for services away from London from Station Approach. There is no step free access to Platform 1,2 or 3.Step access only via footbridge to platforms 1,2 and 3 for services to London. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 2/3 and platform 4 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Lewisham: Bus stop B on Elmstead Lane. Towards Orpington: Bus Stop A on Elmstead Lane
- 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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