The cheapest and fastest trains from London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
535 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Bridge (LBG) 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 London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 4 trains that leave London Bridge (LBG) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 535 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 29 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, train and flight for London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 535 km
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£110 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:54 London Bridge (LBG) | 5h21 | 13:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:27 London Bridge (LBG) | 5h34 | 14:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:09 London Bridge (LBG) | 5h02 | 14:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 16:24. The fastest train covers the 535 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 535 km |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 04:34 |
Last train 16:24 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast from London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London Bridge (LBG) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Bridge (LBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Bridge (LBG) 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 London Bridge (LBG) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:00 Saturday 04:45 - 01:00 Sunday 05:25 - 01:00 Ticket office is located on the lower level concourse.
- Type of shops available: Various shops, cafes and restaurants
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift
- Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets can be located on the lower concourse. A Changing Place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Bridge. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, shower facility, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The facility is located on the on the upper concourse and can be accessed from an accessible lift on the lower concourse, at street level or via a lift on the London Underground. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the Changing Place room, please speak to a member of staff, contact our control centre on 02072341108 or press one of our assistance help points throughout the station so we can help you gain access. Changing Places is a campaign on behalf of people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets and are usually more spacious, fitted with advanced equipment and provide the user with a private, comfortable and hygienic space.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in Station Approach.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
- Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
- 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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