First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£87
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£87
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
5 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
5 h 18 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
520 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Enfield to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Enfield to Edinburgh will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
To travel from Enfield to Edinburgh you need to make at least 2 changes.
W28018+
C02048+
G66981
W28018+
C02048+
G66981Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Enfield to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 520 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£92 Average Price | £87 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Enfield to Edinburgh:
A coach is £54 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Enfield to Edinburgh costing on average £87.
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Enfield to Edinburgh costing on average £92.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Coach takes on average 9h 50m.
The journey is about 1h 49m faster (4h 59m by train vs 6h 48m by car) and roughly £8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£92 vs £100). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Enfield to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02048+ G66981+ W28018 | 5:50 Enfield Chase (ENC) | 5h18 | 11:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Enfield to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 520 km distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 520 km |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 21:30 |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Edinburgh Waverley -> Princes Street, Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Enfield to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Enfield to Edinburgh trains use the Enfield Chase to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh Park. Use this guide to compare Enfield and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Enfield Chase has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Chase.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Chase.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Chase.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Chase: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Chase: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Chase: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Enfield Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Town. ATMs are available at Enfield Town.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: -, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Bush Hill Park is 1 km from Enfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Bush Hill Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bush Hill Park.
Wi-Fi is available at Bush Hill Park.
Ticket office support is available at Bush Hill Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bush Hill Park: Parking, WC.
Available at Bush Hill Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bush Hill Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility category B2. Step free platform interchange requires 290m journey via street . Use St Mark's Road entrance for southbound platform. Use the Queen Anne's Place entrance for northbound platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
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 storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes.
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