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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
Of the 1 trains that leave Glenfinnan 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 172 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 35 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 and coach for Glenfinnan to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 172 km
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£89 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glenfinnan to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Glenfinnan to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:01 Glenfinnan | 5h35 | 15:36 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh
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Trains from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 17:19. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 06:45 |
Last train 17:19 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh trainsScotRail trains will get you between Glenfinnan and Edinburgh from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glenfinnan to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glenfinnan 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 Glenfinnan and Edinburgh
Parking
Dining
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from by the telephone box on the main road, A830
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Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
HotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket 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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