The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Spalding
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Spalding is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Spalding will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Spalding 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 403 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.


Live departures
Edinburgh to Spalding train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Spalding trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:30 Edinburgh | 12h39 | 09:09 Spalding | 3 changes | |
| Monday 23 March | |||||
![]() | 08:00 Edinburgh | 4h47 | 12:47 Spalding | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Spalding
Trains from Edinburgh to Spalding run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 18:45. The fastest train covers the 403 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 18:45 |
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Spalding train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Spalding 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 Spalding, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Spalding
- 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 - 14:30 Saturday 06:30 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level to Peterborough bound platform. Footbridge or with staff assistance via foot crossing to Sleaford bound platform (station is staffed mornings only). This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: MRIS 01795 680993
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 1 in the car park and the other on Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station front at the bus stop next to the taxi rank.
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