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Morpeth Chantry Museum
A local history museum in a former courthouse with exhibits on Morpeth’s past, notable residents and changing life in the town and county.
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Morpeth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Morpeth will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 23 trains that leave Edinburgh for Morpeth every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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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G25682Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Morpeth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 129 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Morpeth trains for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W29862+ G89900 | 6:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h53 | 7:55 Morpeth station (MPT) | 1 change | |
W29868 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h20 | 8:23 Morpeth station (MPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29873 | 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h12 | 9:20 Morpeth station (MPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25682 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h10 | 9:36 Morpeth station (MPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85785 | 9:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 10:35 Morpeth station (MPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29884 | 10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h13 | 11:18 Morpeth station (MPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Edinburgh to Morpeth run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:26 |
Last train 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Morpeth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Morpeth trip today.
A local history museum in a former courthouse with exhibits on Morpeth’s past, notable residents and changing life in the town and county.
A small specialist museum exploring Northumbrian pipes and regional music, housed in the medieval Chantry beside the river.
A contemporary gallery with changing exhibitions, classes and events, offering an accessible way to discover local and regional art.
A riverside park with formal gardens, play areas, aviary and open lawns, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the historic centre.
Morpeth’s main shopping street and market area, lined with historic buildings and independent shops that show the town’s everyday character.
A broad riverside green by the Wansbeck, good for peaceful walks, open views and access to the castle mound and woodland paths.
A stottie is a chewy North East bread round, often filled with ham or pease pudding. It is a classic regional snack found across Northumberland.
Pease pudding is a split pea savoury paste, traditionally served with ham in a stottie. It is a long-standing North East comfort food.
Pan haggerty is a Northumbrian baked potato, onion and cheese dish, valued as a hearty farmhouse staple from the region.
Popular Turkish restaurant with grilled meats, meze and warm service. A reliable casual choice in the town centre.
Smart hotel restaurant and bar offering refined British cooking, afternoon tea and a more polished dining atmosphere.
Stylish modern bistro in Morpeth serving British and European dishes with cocktails in a lively but relaxed setting.
Moderate for North East England. Hotels are often cheaper than major UK cities, while dining and local transport are broadly in line with similar market towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Morpeth 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 Morpeth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Morpeth trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Morpeth station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Morpeth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
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 storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Morpeth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Morpeth.
Ticket office support is available at Morpeth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Morpeth: Parking, WC.
Available at Morpeth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Morpeth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - There is access to both platforms at all times by means of the lift, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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