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Edinburgh to Tamworth train with Cross Country

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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Tamworth

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Tamworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

London North Eastern Railway
05:485h00
Edinburgh
10:48Tamworth
£1241One-way
0 changes

Edinburgh to Tamworth train times

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London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway05:48 Edinburgh5h00 10:48 Tamworth0 changesDirect

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Train times from Edinburgh to Tamworth

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Fastest Journey

5 h

Average

5 h

Trains per day

1

Distance

382 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Tamworth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

London North Eastern Railway
05:485h00
Edinburgh
10:48Tamworth
£1241One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Tamworth

Trains from Edinburgh to Tamworth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
381 km
Average train duration
4h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£44
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Train providers
2
Fastest train
4h 3m
First train
05:48
Last train
21:11
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: CrossCountry and Virgin Trains trains Edinburgh to Tamworth

You can travel by train to Tamworth from Edinburgh with CrossCountry and Virgin Trains for as low as £37. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Edinburgh and Tamworth. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Edinburgh to Tamworth train information with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: £74
  • CrossCountry frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Edinburgh to Tamworth train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Tamworth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Tamworth.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Tamworth can start from as little as £46 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Tamworth is £76; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Tamworth train time is 4 h 3 min   covering the 236 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Tamworth leaves at 05: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Tamworth leaves at 21: 11.
There are 7 trains a day from Edinburgh to Tamworth which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Edinburgh to Tamworth train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Edinburgh to Tamworth to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 11.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Tamworth, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Tamworth from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Tamworth by train is August.
You have options as you can travel to Tamworth from Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Tamworth

Edinburgh
Tamworth
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Tamworth.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.
WC
WC
  • 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,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Tamworth is Tamworth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tamworth for your journey to Tamworth from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 09:15 - 16:45 None
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available - A2B Taxis are at Tamworth Station on 01827 311 111. All taxis are accessible. Public waiting area for taxis
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front.
  • Accessible toilets: No
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 23:45 Sunday 08:00 - 23:30
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:10-20:00, Saturday 06:10-20:00 and Sunday 09:15-16:45. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: N/A
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Public transport options for Tamworth
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside the station entrance.

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