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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Flint to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Flint to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Flint to Edinburgh will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 1 trains that leave Flint for Edinburgh 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 301 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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 Flint to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Flint to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £146.
Distance: 301 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£83 Average Price | £146 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Flint to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Flint to Edinburgh trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:31 Flint | 4h09 | 16:40 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
| 04:52 Flint | 4h26 | 09:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Flint to Edinburgh
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Trains from Flint to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 301 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 301 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 20:14 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Flint to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Flint and Edinburgh from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Flint to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Flint 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Flint and Edinburgh
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:15 Saturday 06:15 - 21:15 Sunday 09:15 - 15:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1/B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails from Corporation Street. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) via a ramp from the station car park. A footbridge with steps connects both platforms.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: By the night entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Onward travel information: Nearest bus stop on Chester street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop outside McDonalds (towards Rhyl) and outside The Ship pub (towards Chester) both on Holywell Road
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WCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk- 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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