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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Farnborough
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
542 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Farnborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Farnborough will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Farnborough 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 542 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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.
7:006h02Edinburgh13:02Farnborough£961One-way0 changes
- 7:006h02Edinburgh13:02Farnborough£961One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Edinburgh to Farnborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Farnborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 542 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£96 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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- 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 Transpennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Farnborough.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Farnborough
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Trains from Edinburgh to Farnborough run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 542 km distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 542 km |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 44m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:38 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express from Edinburgh to Farnborough trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Farnborough from £18. 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 Farnborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Farnborough 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 Farnborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Farnborough
Most Edinburgh to Farnborough trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Farnborough (Main) station pair, with some services arriving at Farnborough North. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Farnborough 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.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
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 Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Farnborough station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Farnborough (Main) from Farnborough city centre
Farnborough (Main) train station facilities and services
Farnborough (Main) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Farnborough (Main).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Farnborough (Main). ATMs are available at Farnborough (Main).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Farnborough (Main).
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Farnborough (Main): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Farnborough (Main): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Farnborough (Main): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Farnborough North from Farnborough city centre
Farnborough North is 1 km from Farnborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Farnborough North train station facilities and services
Farnborough North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Farnborough North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Farnborough North: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Farnborough North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Farnborough North: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - There is step free access to both platforms but short ramps and level crossing with gates to negotiate for south bound services. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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