The cheapest and fastest trains from Cupar station (CUP) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cupar station (CUP) 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 Cupar station (CUP) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 29 trains that leave Cupar station (CUP) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.
L875346:521h11Cupar station (CUP)8:03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£111One-way0 changes
L875477:571h12Cupar station (CUP)9:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£111One-way0 changes
L875266:021h06Cupar station (CUP)7:08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£111One-way0 changes
L870627:351h00Cupar station (CUP)8:35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£111One-way0 changes
L8707212:290h54Cupar station (CUP)13:23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£111One-way0 changes
L8708117:440h48Cupar station (CUP)18:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£111One-way0 changes
L8706910:330h50Cupar station (CUP)11:23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way0 changes
L8707413:380h50Cupar station (CUP)14:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£111One-way0 changes
L8707514:380h51Cupar station (CUP)15:29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£111One-way0 changes
C146608:460h52Cupar station (CUP)9:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way0 changes
Live departures
Cupar station (CUP) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cupar station (CUP) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C15253 | On time 7:56 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h08 | 9:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15256 | On time 9:45 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h15 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15252 | On time 11:40 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h06 | 12:46 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29913 | On time 12:42 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h01 | 13:43 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15261 | On time 13:40 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h06 | 14:46 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14662 | On time 14:27 Cupar station (CUP) | 0h56 | 15:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15254 | On time 15:40 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h09 | 16:49 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14663 | On time 16:44 Cupar station (CUP) | 0h58 | 17:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15262 | On time 17:42 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h04 | 18:46 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14656 | On time 18:34 Cupar station (CUP) | 0h54 | 19:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69888 | On time 19:36 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h05 | 20:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14664 | On time 20:43 Cupar station (CUP) | 0h55 | 21:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14658 | On time 21:39 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h03 | 22:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 1 June | |||||
L87526 | 6:02 Cupar station (CUP) | 1h06 | 7:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cupar station (CUP) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Cupar station (CUP) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 52m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 22:31 |
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FAQs: Cupar station (CUP) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cupar station (CUP) 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 Cupar station (CUP) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:30 Saturday 08:10 - 15:00 Sunday 11:30 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 2 and ramp to platform 1, access between platforms involves use of public road for part of the route Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located under the canopy on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One is on platform 1 Second on platform 2 - part of the ticket office building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus shelter in the station car park
- 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.

