The cheapest and fastest trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) 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 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bury St Edmunds (BSE) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 483 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 57 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 flight for Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £84, and a flight costs an average of £102.
Distance: 483 km
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Live departures
Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:30 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 14h37 | 11:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 13:29. The fastest train covers the 483 km distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 483 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 13:29 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Abellio Greater Anglia from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, Lumo, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Bury St Edmunds (BSE) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £84. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) 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 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 06:50 - 17:30 Sunday 08:15 - 16:00
- Type of shops available: Barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets including the accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 2. They are open during staffing hours only
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At station entrance and on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at the Bus stop on station forecourt
- 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.


