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Travel Information
Compare train for Edinburgh to Whitburn
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Whitburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 32 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Whitburn:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Whitburn costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Whitburn take longer:
Coach takes on average 46m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (36m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Whitburn by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Whitburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Whitburn run on average 9 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 32m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 6:07 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Scotrail from Edinburgh to Whitburn trainsScotrail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Whitburn from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Scotrail
FAQs: Edinburgh to Whitburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Whitburn 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 Whitburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Whitburn
Most Edinburgh to Whitburn trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Armadale station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Whitburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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