The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£184
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Edinburgh will cost around £184 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
To travel from Luton to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
G80226+
C0422410:255h13Luton station (LUT)15:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1151One-way1 change
G80224+
W70858 · C41866+
G896939:156h19Luton station (LUT)15:34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1451One-way4 changes
G80211+
W70852 · C21769+
W846657:435h49Luton station (LUT)13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1451One-way4 changes
G80205+
C21767 · C41847 · W708456:106h20Luton station (LUT)12:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1451One-way4 changes
G80205+
C042036:565h34Luton station (LUT)12:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1881One-way1 change
G80209+
C042087:265h11Luton station (LUT)12:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1981One-way1 change
G80215+
C042128:255h13Luton station (LUT)13:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2321One-way1 change
G80221+
C042209:265h13Luton station (LUT)14:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2321One-way1 change
G80226+
C0422410:255h13Luton station (LUT)15:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1151One-way1 change
G80203+
C042016:245h14Luton station (LUT)11:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2091One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Luton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 488 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£109 Average Price | £58 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Luton to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80205+ W70845 · C21767 · C41847 | 6:10 Luton station (LUT) | 6h20 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 changes | |
G80203+ C04201 | 6:24 Luton station (LUT) | 5h14 | 11:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G80205+ C04203 | 6:56 Luton station (LUT) | 5h34 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G80205+ C10102 | 6:56 Luton station (LUT) | 5h34 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G80209+ C04208 | 7:26 Luton station (LUT) | 5h11 | 12:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G80211+ C41858+ W84665+ C21769 | 7:43 Luton station (LUT) | 5h49 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 changes | |
G80215+ C04212 | 8:25 Luton station (LUT) | 5h13 | 13:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G80224+ W70958 · C41866 · W70858 | 9:15 Luton station (LUT) | 6h19 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 changes | |
G80221+ C04220 | 9:26 Luton station (LUT) | 5h13 | 14:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G80224+ C04222 | 9:56 Luton station (LUT) | 5h38 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G80226+ C04224 | 10:25 Luton station (LUT) | 5h13 | 15:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Edinburgh
Trains from Luton to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 488 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 488 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 22:29 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Edinburgh from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
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