13:231h41Holytown15:04Edinburgh£241One-way0 changes
13:231h41Holytown15:04Edinburgh£241One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Holytown to Edinburgh
The cheapest option from Holytown to Edinburgh is coach, with an average price of £4. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Holytown to Edinburgh among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 51 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest option |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest option 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Holytown to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Holytown to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:37 Holytown | 1h07 | 9:44 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Holytown to Edinburgh.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Holytown to Edinburgh
Typically, there are 5 trains per day from Holytown to Edinburgh, including 4 direct trains, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Lowest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Holytown to Edinburgh trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Holytown and Edinburgh 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: Holytown to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Holytown 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 Holytown and Edinburgh
Most Holytown to Edinburgh trains use the Holytown to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Holytown and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Holytown station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Holytown from Holytown city centre
Holytown train station facilities and services
Holytown has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Holytown.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Holytown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Holytown: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Holytown: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 2, ramp to platform 1 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
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