The cheapest and fastest trains from Farnworth to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Farnworth to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Farnworth to Edinburgh will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 2 trains that leave Farnworth for Edinburgh 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 272 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 50 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 Farnworth to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Farnworth to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £155.
Distance: 272 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £155 Average Price |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Farnworth to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Farnworth to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:35 Farnworth | 4h50 | 13:25 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:34 Farnworth | 3h48 | 13:22 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Farnworth to Edinburgh
Trains from Farnworth to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Farnworth to Edinburgh trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Farnworth and Edinburgh from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Farnworth to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Farnworth 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Farnworth and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Both platforms fully accessible.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or near this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Market Street, outside Betfred for services towards Bolton. No service towards Manchester
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - access onto both platforms is via a ramp, access between platforms is via Bolton Road
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- 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
- Onward travel information: On Bolton Road for buses to Eccles or Bolton. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses operate from outside the Four Ways Hotel on Bolton Road
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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.
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