The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Hartford
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Hartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Hartford will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Hartford 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 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Hartford
Take a train from Edinburgh to Hartford and enjoy the approximately 305 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 19:04.
Distance 305 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 19:04 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Hartford trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Hartford. 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 Hartford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Hartford 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 Hartford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Hartford
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 17:00 Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 15:00 Sunday 10:35 - 12:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-17:00, Friday - 06:00-17:00, Saturday - 07:00-15:00 and Sunday 10:35-12:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: To Crewe at bus stop on the main road adjacent to station car park, from Crewe outside public house on opposite side of the road.
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