The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Wool
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£200
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Wool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Wool will cost around £200 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Wool every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 590 km distance in an average of 8 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 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, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Wool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Wool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £103.
Distance: 590 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£124 Average Price | £121 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Wool train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Wool trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Edinburgh | 8h48 | 13:36 Wool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 Edinburgh | 7h55 | 15:55 Wool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Wool
Trains from Edinburgh to Wool run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £103 but you can travel from only £40 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 590 km distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 590 km |
Average train duration 7h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £103 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 55m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: LNER from Edinburgh to Wool trainsLNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Wool from £40. 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 Wool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Wool 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 Wool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Wool
- 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 06:00 - 11:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps at approx 1:10 gradient to both platforms via separate entrances (Platform 1 ramp is steeper towards the top for approx 1m). Step-free access between platforms via street and full-barrier level crossing. 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
- 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 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road (B3071) Bus Stop outside Station
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