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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Holytown
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Trains from Edinburgh to Holytown run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 49 days |
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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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Holytown
Most Edinburgh to Holytown trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Holytown station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Holytown 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.
Which Holytown station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Holytown from Holytown city centre
Holytown train station facilities and services
Holytown has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Holytown.
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 Holytown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Holytown: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Holytown: 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.
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