The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) you need to make at least one change.
L88720 · L870949:231h28Hamilton West (HNW)10:51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way1 change
L88718 · L88570 · C155838:501h54Hamilton West (HNW)10:44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
L88723 · L88607 · W842209:521h57Hamilton West (HNW)11:49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
W69770 · C150408:152h18Hamilton West (HNW)10:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£241One-way1 change
W69778 · C14746+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:451h52Hamilton West (HNW)10:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£241One-way2 changes
L88720 · L870949:231h28Hamilton West (HNW)10:51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way1 change
W68497 · C14752+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street9:581h46Hamilton West (HNW)11:44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£241One-way2 changes
W69803 · L87889+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street9:451h49Hamilton West (HNW)11:34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£241One-way2 changes
W69823 · L87921+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street10:451h50Hamilton West (HNW)12:35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£241One-way2 changes
W69778 · C14746+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:451h52Hamilton West (HNW)10:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£241One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 57 km
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1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:52 Hamilton West (HNW) | 1h34 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:52, the last at 18:35. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 6:52 |
Last train 18:35 |
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Train companies: Scotrail, CrossCountry, ScotRail from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotrail, CrossCountry, ScotRail trains will get you between Hamilton West (HNW) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton West (HNW) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hamilton West (HNW) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:04 Saturday 06:20 - 20:04 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available during Ticket Office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off by the station entrance on Clydesdale Street
- 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.
