The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Annan
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£17
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£39
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
2 h 38 m
Trains on 10 Oct
6
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Annan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Annan will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
To travel from Edinburgh to Annan you need to make at least one change.
L87903+
W33446+
L87700+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central11:153h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:28Annan station (ANN)£171One-way3 changes
W33693+
W699278:522h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:31Annan station (ANN)£181One-way1 change
W33398+
C1472210:521h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:36Annan station (ANN)£181One-way1 change
C15587 · L8771411:283h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:17Annan station (ANN)£361One-way1 change
L88245+
W33446+
L8770010:583h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:28Annan station (ANN)£361One-way2 changes
W33398+
C1472210:521h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:36Annan station (ANN)£181One-way1 change
W84900+
L876738:112h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:17Annan station (ANN)£1091One-way1 change
W33693+
W699278:522h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:31Annan station (ANN)£181One-way1 change
L87903+
W33446+
L87700+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central11:153h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:28Annan station (ANN)£171One-way3 changes
L88245+
W33446+
L8770010:583h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:28Annan station (ANN)£361One-way2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Annan
Trains from Edinburgh to Annan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 21:16 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Annan train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Annan trains for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87843+ W33973+ C14723+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 8:16 9:15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h21 | 12:36 Annan station (ANN) | 3 changes | |
L87936+ W34050+ L87711+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 11:45 12:45Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h44 | 16:29 Annan station (ANN) | 3 changes | |
L87975+ W34200+ L87724+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 14:15 15:15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h04 | 18:19 Annan station (ANN) | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 10 October | |||||
W84900+ L87673 | 8:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h06 | 10:17 Annan station (ANN) | 1 change | |
W33693+ W69927 | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h39 | 11:31 Annan station (ANN) | 1 change | |
W33398+ C14722 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h44 | 12:36 Annan station (ANN) | 1 change | |
L88245+ W33446+ L87700 | 10:58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 14:28 Annan station (ANN) | 2 changes | |
L87903+ W33446+ L87700+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 11:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h13 | 14:28 Annan station (ANN) | 3 changes | |
C15587 · L87714 | 11:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h49 | 15:17 Annan station (ANN) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Annan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Annan 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 Annan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Annan
Most Edinburgh to Annan trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Annan station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Annan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley 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 and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Which Annan station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Annan from Annan city centre
Annan train station facilities and services
Annan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Annan.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Annan: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Annan: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Annan: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to both platforms and connecting footbriedge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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