The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
539 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Walton-on-Thames 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 539 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 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, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 539 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:54 Edinburgh | 5h21 | 15:15 Walton-on-Thames | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames
Trains from Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £46 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 539 km distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 539 km |
Average train duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 44m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 22:17 |
Train companies: LNER from Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames trainsLNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Walton-on-Thames from £46. 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 Walton-on-Thames train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Walton-on-Thames 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 Walton-on-Thames, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Walton-on-Thames
- 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 06:10 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 20:40 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access from the main entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo) via a ramp at a gradient of approximately 1:12. There is step-free access from Mayfield Road to Platform 2 (for trains towards Weybridge/ Woking) via a separate entrance and a long ramp at a gradient of approximately 1:20. There is no step-free access between platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside Main Station Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt off Station Avenue
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