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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Great Yarmouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 490 km distance in an average of 7 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 43 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.
13:307h43Edinburgh21:13Great Yarmouth£691One-way0 changes- 11:306h39Edinburgh18:09Great Yarmouth£951One-way0 changes
- 9:306h43Edinburgh16:13Great Yarmouth£1051One-way0 changes
- 11:306h39Edinburgh18:09Great Yarmouth£951One-way0 changes
- 9:306h43Edinburgh16:13Great Yarmouth£1051One-way0 changes
- 13:307h43Edinburgh21:13Great Yarmouth£691One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 490 km
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£95 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:30 Edinburgh | 6h43 | 16:13 Great Yarmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:30 Edinburgh | 6h39 | 18:09 Great Yarmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:30 Edinburgh | 7h43 | 21:13 Great Yarmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £54 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 16:17. The fastest train covers the 490 km distance in 6h 39m.
Distance 490 km |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 39m |
First train 5:43 |
Last train 16:17 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and Great Yarmouth from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Great Yarmouth
Most Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Great Yarmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Great Yarmouth 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 Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
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 Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Great Yarmouth station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Great Yarmouth from Great Yarmouth city centre
Great Yarmouth train station facilities and services
Great Yarmouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Great Yarmouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Great Yarmouth. ATMs are available at Great Yarmouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Great Yarmouth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Great Yarmouth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Great Yarmouth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Great Yarmouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster. Accessible taxis are usually available on the taxi rank at the front of the station, 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.
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