The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Castle Donington
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Castle Donington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Castle Donington will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Castle Donington every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 366 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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 coach and train for Edinburgh to Castle Donington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Castle Donington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 366 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£84 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Castle Donington train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Castle Donington trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:52 Edinburgh | 4h41 | 15:33 Castle Donington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Edinburgh to Castle Donington trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Castle Donington.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Edinburgh to Castle Donington.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Castle Donington.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Castle Donington.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Castle Donington
Trains from Edinburgh to Castle Donington run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:09, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 366 km distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 366 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 02:09 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Castle Donington trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between Edinburgh and Castle Donington from £21. 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 to Castle Donington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Castle Donington 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 Castle Donington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Castle Donington
- 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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