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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) 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 Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Of the 1 trains that leave Canterbury West (CBW) 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 590 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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 Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £128.
Distance: 590 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£129 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury West (CBW) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 5h59 | 13:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £128 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 10:23. The fastest train covers the 590 km distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 590 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £128 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 10:23 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Southeastern from Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Southeastern trains will get you between Canterbury West (CBW) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Canterbury West (CBW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury West (CBW) 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 Canterbury West (CBW) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- 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 - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: two within concourse.
- 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: 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: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- 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: Station forecourt
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Car RentalInformation 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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