The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrogate station (HGT) 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 Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 2 trains that leave Harrogate station (HGT) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 242 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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 coach and train for Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 242 km
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Live departures
Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 |
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![]() | 10:42 Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h28 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:42 Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h27 | 18:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 14:42. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 07:08 |
Last train 14:42 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Harrogate station (HGT) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harrogate station (HGT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrogate station (HGT) 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 Harrogate station (HGT) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 19:00 Sunday 09:15 - 18:00 part time opening hours
- Type of shops available: shopping precinct and real ale pub adjacent to station platforms.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Lifts between platforms are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Disabled user friendly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off in the station car park
- 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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