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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Doune
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
53 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
55 m
Trains on 23 Sept
12
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Doune is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Doune will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 12 trains from Edinburgh to Doune, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
W8316710:370h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:31Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes- W831378:340h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:27Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes
- W8315810:050h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:01Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes
- W831639:070h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:02Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes
- C153799:350h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:33Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes
- W831378:340h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:27Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes
- W8316710:370h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:31Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes
- W831639:070h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:02Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes
- W8315810:050h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:01Bridge of Allan station (BEA)£141One-way0 changes
- W831378:340h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:31Dunblane station (DBL)£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to Doune
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Doune among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 59 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Doune:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Doune costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Doune take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 55m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Doune train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Doune trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:07 Edinburgh | 0h55 | 9:02 Doune | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:07 Edinburgh | 0h55 | 10:02 Doune | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Doune by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs London North Eastern Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for London North Eastern Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Scotrail to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Doune.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Doune
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Doune run on average 18 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 42m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to Doune trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh and Doune from £6. 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 Doune train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Doune 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 Doune, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Doune
Most Edinburgh to Doune trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblane station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Doune 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.
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