Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£93
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£157
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
5 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
5 h 29 m
Trains on 12 Sept
37
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) will cost around £157 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
To travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) you need to make at least 2 changes.
W33762 · W33638+
C37307+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)
G08169+
C36897+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street
G80098+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+
C36999
W33596 · W33731+
C37029+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)
W33398 · W33447+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C36946
G25712+
W45721+
C37005
G80050+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+
C37386
G80054+
C37303+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street
G08185+
C37369+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street
G80068+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+
C37351Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £130.
Distance: 529 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£130 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price | £159 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX):
A flight is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) costing on average £40.
A flight is £96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) costing on average £130.
Other travel options to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Coach takes on average 9h 28m.
The journey is about 2h 5m faster (5h 13m by train vs 7h 18m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£130 vs £159). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G08169+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36897 | 5:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h45 | 11:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
W84897+ W33548+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C36942 | 6:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h09 | 12:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
C02043+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36942 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 12:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
W33686 · W33765+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C36983 | 6:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 13:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
G08176+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36949 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 12:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
C02003+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36983 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 13:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
G08179+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37005 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h53 | 13:53 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
G08179+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37359 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h00 | 14:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
W84900+ W33472+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37025 | On time 8:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h11 | 14:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
G25712+ W45721+ C37005 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h27 | 13:53 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
W33693 · W33471+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37063 | On time 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 15:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33693+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C36879 | On time 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h00 | 15:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
W33693 · W33430+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37063 | On time 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 15:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33693 · W33452+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37063 | On time 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 15:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33693 · W33471+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37386 | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h38 | 15:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
G08185+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37369 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 14:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
G80050+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37386 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 15:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
W84906+ W33467+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C36904 | 10:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h11 | 16:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33398 · W33748+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C36946 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 17:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33398 · W33447+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C36946 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 17:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
G80054+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37303 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 16:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
G25707+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37316 | 11:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h35 | 17:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
C01979+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36966 | 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 17:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
W84913+ W33446+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C36989 | 12:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h11 | 18:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33596 · W33460+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37029 | On time 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 19:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33596 · W33731+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37029 | On time 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 19:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33596 · W33429+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37029 | On time 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 19:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
G80068+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37351 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 18:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
C02013+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37029 | 13:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 19:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
G80074+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37038 | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 19:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
W84919+ W33687+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37067 | On time 14:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h14 | 20:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
W33762 · W33638+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37307 | 14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h38 | 21:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
G80079+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36885 | 15:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 20:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
G25708+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37293 | 15:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h34 | 21:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
C02069+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36920 | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 21:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
G80092+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36963 | 17:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 22:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
G80098+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C36999 | 18:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 23:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 529 km distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 529 km |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 17:00 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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