The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe station (CRE) 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 Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 4 trains that leave Crewe station (CRE) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 322 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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 Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 322 km
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£51 Average Price | £64 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h09 | 09:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h11 | 11:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h10 | 13:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h30 | 16:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h35 | 22:44 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 19:09. The fastest train covers the 322 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 322 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 19:09 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper from Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Crewe station (CRE) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
TransPennine Express
Caledonian Sleeper
FAQs: Crewe station (CRE) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe station (CRE) 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 Crewe station (CRE) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
- 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.
