The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for London Heathrow Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 530 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 57 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £42.
Distance: 530 km
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£119 Average Price | £139 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 14:21 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 13:57 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
![]() | 07:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 12:57 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 13:52. The fastest train covers the 530 km distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 530 km |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 13:52 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport trainsLNER, Lumo, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Heathrow Airport from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Heathrow Airport
- 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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