The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Redruth
Cheapest price
£538
Average price
£553
Fastest journey
9 h 59 m
Average duration
10 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
650 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Redruth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Redruth will cost around £553 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £538.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh for Redruth 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 650 km distance in an average of 10 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 35 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 and coach for Edinburgh to Redruth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Redruth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £106. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £106, and a train costs an average of £158.
Distance: 650 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£158 Average Price | £106 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 43m Average total duration Fastest 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 15m Average total duration 19h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Redruth train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Redruth trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 11 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:06 Edinburgh | 10h21 | 16:27 Redruth | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:04 Edinburgh | 10h37 | 17:41 Redruth | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:07 Edinburgh | 10h44 | 18:51 Redruth | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:07 Edinburgh | 10h35 | 19:42 Redruth | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:07 Edinburgh | 10h16 | 20:23 Redruth | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Redruth
Trains from Edinburgh to Redruth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £158 but you can travel from only £106 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 13:42. The fastest train covers the 650 km distance in 9h 52m.
Distance 650 km |
Average train duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £158 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 9h 52m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 13:42 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Edinburgh to Redruth trainsCross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh and Redruth from £106. 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 Redruth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Redruth 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 Redruth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Redruth
- 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 05:20 - 20:20 Saturday 05:20 - 20:20 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access with step free available to both platforms. Transfer between platforms is via local roads and under the railway viaduct. Access roads are steep in places. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- 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: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Frontage to Platform 2
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