The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Long Eaton
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
362 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Long Eaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Long Eaton will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Long Eaton 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 362 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 52 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Long Eaton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Long Eaton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £76.
Distance: 362 km
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£87 Average Price | £119 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Long Eaton train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Long Eaton trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Edinburgh | 4h52 | 09:40 Long Eaton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Long Eaton
Trains from Edinburgh to Long Eaton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 362 km distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 362 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 19:33 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Long Eaton trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Long Eaton from £20. 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 Long Eaton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Long Eaton
- 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 - Friday 06:05 - 17:30 Saturday 06:05 - 17:30 Sunday 08:45 - 16:05
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the car park in front of the station.
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