The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Reston
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Reston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Reston will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Reston every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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 Reston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Reston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 64 km
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Reston train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Reston trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:11 Edinburgh | 0h42 | 18:53 Reston | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 04:29 Edinburgh | 0h48 | 05:17 Reston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:35 Edinburgh | 0h39 | 11:14 Reston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Reston
Trains from Edinburgh to Reston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 38m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, LNER from Edinburgh to Reston trainsTransPennine Express, LNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Reston from £8. 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 Reston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Reston 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 Reston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Reston
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and roadbridge connecting both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Near Carpark
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park entrance, Platform 2
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