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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Holytown
Showing times and prices for 24 Nov
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
51 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Holytown is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Holytown will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Holytown every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
07:281h03
Edinburgh08:31Holytown
£121One-way
0 changes
04:521h07
Edinburgh05:59Holytown
£131One-way
0 changes
07:281h03
Edinburgh08:31Holytown
£121One-way
0 changes
04:521h07
Edinburgh05:59Holytown
£131One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Holytown
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Holytown among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 51 km
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1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Holytown train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Holytown trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 00:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 Edinburgh | 2h08 | 09:08 Holytown | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:27 Edinburgh | 1h03 | 10:30 Holytown | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:30 Edinburgh | 1h37 | 11:07 Holytown | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Holytown
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Holytown run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 3m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 00:28 |
Last train 23:49 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Train companies: ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper from Edinburgh to Holytown trainsScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Edinburgh and Holytown from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 3m
Cheapest Price
£12
ScotRail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
Caledonian Sleeper
About
The Caledonian Sleeper is a train service operating in the United Kingdom. It offers overnight journeys between London, Scotland, the North of England and Wales. The service is operated by Serco and consists of two types of trains: the Classic Sleeper and the Lowland Sleeper. The Classic Sleeper offers comfortable sleeping berths, while the Lowland Sleeper offers reclining seats. Both trains offer onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary tea and coffee.Ticket types include Standard, First Class and Solo. Standard tickets offer access to the lounge car, while First Class tickets include access to the lounge car and complimentary breakfast. Solo tickets are available for single travellers and offer access to the lounge car and a private sleeping berth. The most popular routes for the Caledonian Sleeper are London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers can also travel from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Dundee.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 17m
Cheapest Price
£90
Caledonian Sleeper frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in each carriage and under beds in sleeping compartments
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and timing before departure
Refund
Full refund provided if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Complimentary breakfast for all guests. Club Car serves dinner and drinks. Room service available for sleeping car passengers
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for sleeping car passengers. Optional seat reservations available for seated carriages
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available, wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and staff assistance
Pets
Small pets allowed in sleeping compartments for a fee. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Edinburgh to Holytown train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Holytown 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 Holytown, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To explore Holytown thoroughly, spending two days would generally be sufficient to enjoy the local attractions and get a feel for the area's culture and history.
The cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh to Holytown can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £12.
Yes, a day trip from Edinburgh to Holytown is feasible as the journey takes 1h 3m and covers 51 km. Trains run 2 times per day.
Booking trains from Edinburgh to Holytown in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Holytown covers a distance of 51 km and takes approximately 1h 3m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Holytown offers some scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands, with glimpses of rolling hills and rural countryside.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Holytown is by coach, costing approximately £4.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Holytown is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), and it arrives at Holytown station (HLY).
The first train from Edinburgh to Holytown leaves at 0:28.
The train distance from Edinburgh to Holytown is 51 km.
Trains from Edinburgh to Holytown run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Edinburgh to Holytown.
The last train from Edinburgh to Holytown departs at 23:49.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh to Holytown.
Yes, there is a night train from Edinburgh to Holytown.
Yes, there is a direct train between Edinburgh and Holytown. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by ScotRail, ScotRail.
To get from Edinburgh to Holytown, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Holytown
Edinburgh
Holytown
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Holytown.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
7 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Edinburgh Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- 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.
WC
- 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,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- 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.
Kingsknowe
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Dining
- Imperial Palace
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and level crossing
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Kingsknowe
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Kingsknowe Road South at level crossing
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and roadbridge connecting both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Near Carpark
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for South Gyle
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park entrance, Platform 2
The major train station for arrivals in Holytown is Holytown. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Holytown for your journey to Holytown from Edinburgh.
Holytown
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park - unlined & unsurfaced
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 2, ramp to platform 1 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Holytown
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Quarry Street next to the phone box, Platform 2 side
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