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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£63
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£63
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
9 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
9 h 10 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
476 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haverfordwest to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Haverfordwest to Edinburgh will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Haverfordwest to Edinburgh, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 476 km distance in an average of 9 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 10 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.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Haverfordwest to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £83, while a train costs an average of £275.
Distance: 476 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£275 Average Price | £83 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 51m Average total duration Fastest 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 15m Average total duration 17h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Haverfordwest to Edinburgh:
A coach is £192 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Haverfordwest to Edinburgh costing on average £275.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 45m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (8h 21m by train vs 8h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £275 compared to roughly £103 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Haverfordwest to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:14 Haverfordwest | 9h10 | 20:24 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:15 Haverfordwest | 12h32 | 3:47 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
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Trains from Haverfordwest to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £158 but you can travel from only £82 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 14:52. The fastest train covers the 476 km distance in 9h 3m.
Distance 476 km |
Average train duration 8h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £158 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 9h 3m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 14:52 |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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