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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Biggleswade
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Biggleswade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 470 km
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£66 Average Price | £42 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Biggleswade
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Biggleswade run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 470 km distance in 4h 59m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £35
Distance 470 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 19:58 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £35
Train companies: LNER, Lumo from Edinburgh to Biggleswade trainsLNER, Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh and Biggleswade from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
LNER
About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 29m
Cheapest Price
£66
LNER frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone
Lumo
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 36m
Lumo frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Edinburgh to Biggleswade train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Biggleswade 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 Biggleswade, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day or two should suffice to explore Biggleswade, allowing time to enjoy its quaint town centre, local shops, and nearby attractions such as the Shuttleworth Collection and the RSPB The Lodge nature reserve.
The cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh to Biggleswade can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £66, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Biggleswade is by coach, costing approximately £35.
Booking trains from Edinburgh to Biggleswade in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Edinburgh to Biggleswade is 470 km.
The last train from Edinburgh to Biggleswade departs at 19:58.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Biggleswade covers a distance of 470 km and takes approximately 4h 59m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Biggleswade is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), and it arrives at Biggleswade station (BIW).
The first train from Edinburgh to Biggleswade leaves at 4:48.
There is no night train service from Edinburgh to Biggleswade.
Trains from Edinburgh to Biggleswade run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Edinburgh to Biggleswade.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh to Biggleswade.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Edinburgh to Biggleswade.
To get from Edinburgh to Biggleswade, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Biggleswade
Edinburgh
Biggleswade
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Biggleswade.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- 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.
WC
- 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,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Biggleswade is Biggleswade. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Biggleswade for your journey to Biggleswade from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 14:15 Saturday 08:00 - 14:15 Sunday 08:15 - 14:15
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is on the footbridge. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms available on platforms 1 and 2. Unheated waiting Shelters are available on Platforms 3 and 4
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Front left hand side
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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