Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) train with Scotrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£5

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£5

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

9 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

10 m

Trains on 18 Sept

9

Distance

8 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 9 trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY), including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 12 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.

  • ScotrailW69649
    8:030h09
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:12Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailW68756
    8:450h09
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:54Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL87544
    9:010h11
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:12Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailW69652
    9:070h09
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:16Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL87664
    8:360h13
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:49Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £7.

Distance: 8 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£7

Average Price

£33

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

41m

Average total duration

Fastest

11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

51m

Average total duration

21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) is a train with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY):

A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) costing on average £7.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) is by train with an average journey time of 11m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) take longer:

Coach takes on average 21m.

Yes, you can take a train between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Edinburgh Gateway (EGY).
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 19m faster (11m by train vs 30m by car) and roughly £28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£5 vs £33). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Scotrail.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) train times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ScotrailL87552
On time
9:57 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
10:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69657
On time
10:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
10:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68789
On time
10:16 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
10:27 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87679
On time
10:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
10:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68807
On time
10:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
10:53 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87561
On time
11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
11:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69661
On time
11:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h10
11:13 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68795
On time
11:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
11:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87682
On time
11:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
11:46 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68822
On time
11:48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
11:57 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87570
On time
11:58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
12:07 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69664
On time
12:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
12:15 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68801
On time
12:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
12:31 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87692
On time
12:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
12:47 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68830
On time
12:46 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
12:57 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87580
On time
12:58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h10
13:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69668
On time
13:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
13:13 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68810
On time
13:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
13:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87695
On time
13:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
13:48 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68840
On time
13:48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h12
14:00 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87590
On time
13:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h10
14:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)		0 changesdirect
Friday 18 September
ScotrailW83032 · SR318100+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway5:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h35
7:53 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)2 changes
ScotrailW83042 · SR318200+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway5:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h30
8:03 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)2 changes
ScotrailW84224 · SR318400+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway5:54 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h29
8:23 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)2 changes
ScotrailW696498:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
8:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW687808:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h12
8:23 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL876648:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h13
8:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW687568:45 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
8:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL875449:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h11
9:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW696529:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0h09
9:16 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)

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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 16:36. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
8 km
Average train duration
11m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
10m
First train
4:54
Last train
16:36
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Scotrail, Metro from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) trainsScotrail, Metro trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Scotrail

About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Scotrail Duration
10m
Cheapest Scotrail Price
£5
Scotrail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
Learn more about Scotrail

Metro

About
Metro de Santiago is the rapid transit system serving Santiago, Chile, comprising seven lines and 143 stations over 149 kilometers. Managed by Metro S.A., it is the country's first metro system, inaugurated in 1975. The network accommodates approximately 2 million passengers daily, with an annual ridership of 599 million in 2023. In 2016, Metro de Santiago implemented the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing train frequency. The system is expanding with the addition of Line 7, featuring 37 new trains equipped with advanced technology to improve passenger experience.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Metro Duration
23m
Cheapest Metro Price
£5
Metro frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are generally allowed to bring small bags, backpacks, and carry-on sized luggage that can fit under seats or in overhead racks.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage is generally allowed as long as it can be safely managed and does not block aisles or inconvenience other passengers.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by Metro service, with some requiring notice to avoid penalties and others having non-refundable deposits.
Refund
Refunds for canceled trains may be issued, and the refund fee for unused tickets may be waived if service is suspended and no alternate transportation is provided.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, and priority seating is available for those with mobility limitations.
Amenities on board the train
USB plugs
Accessibility
Metro offers accessible buses and trains with priority seating and accommodations for mobility devices.
Pets
Service animals are allowed on board and do not need to be in a carrier, while pets must be in an enclosed, leak-proof carrier.

FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) 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 Gateway (EGY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) covers a distance of 8 km and takes approximately 10m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) is 8 km.
The first train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) leaves at 4:54.
The last train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) departs at 16:36.
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY).
Yes, there is a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Edinburgh Gateway (EGY). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Scotrail.
To travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY), you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY).
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) is by train, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gateway is relatively short, primarily passing through urban and suburban areas with limited scenic views.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gateway. The journey takes 10m and covers a distance of 8 km. Trains run frequently with a frequency of 9 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY).

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