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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£142
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 530 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 14 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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 530 km
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 14 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:02 London Heathrow Airport | 5h37 | 13:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:24 London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 17:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:34 London Heathrow Airport | 5h57 | 15:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:00 London Heathrow Airport | 5h41 | 15:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h57 | 16:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by coach, train or flight
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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for LNER, but also compare tickets for the likes of Lumo or CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare LNER with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 530 km distance in 5h 37m.
Distance 530 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 5h 37m |
First train 08:00 |
Last train 19:00 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, CrossCountry from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, Lumo, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £24. 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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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