The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Northolt
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
524 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Northolt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Northolt will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Northolt 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 524 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 37 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 coach, train and flight for Edinburgh to Northolt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Northolt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 524 km
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£94 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Northolt train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Northolt trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 Edinburgh | 5h39 | 18:09 Northolt | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Northolt
Trains from Edinburgh to Northolt run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 524 km distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 524 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 06:05 |
Last train 19:17 |
Train companies: LNER from Edinburgh to Northolt trainsLNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Northolt from £25. 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 Northolt train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Northolt 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 Northolt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Northolt
- 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 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday Closed Saturday - Sunday Closed The ticket office at this station is currently closed.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category B2. Flat access to both platforms. Please note that there is no flat access between platforms (access between platforms is via the footbridge). Flat access from one platform to another is via public footpaths and is a distance of roughly 500m.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machine located Platform 1. Access from Platform 2 is only available via the footbridge.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Near the platforms.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not served by rail replacement due to difficult road access. Please use the Passenger Help Point on the station to arrange for alternative transport.
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