The cheapest and fastest trains from Gosforth to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gosforth to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gosforth to Edinburgh will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gosforth 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 145 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.


Live departures
Gosforth to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Gosforth to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 11 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:08 Gosforth | 1h48 | 07:56 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gosforth to Edinburgh
Take a train from Gosforth to Edinburgh and enjoy the approximately 145 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 16:07.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 6 |
First train 06:33 |
Last train 16:07 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Lumo from Gosforth to Edinburgh trainsTransPennine Express, Lumo trains will get you between Gosforth and Edinburgh. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gosforth to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gosforth 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 Gosforth and Edinburgh
- 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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