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C0427018:565h42Luton station (LUT)0:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£841One-way1 change- G80273+C0426818:265h13Luton station (LUT)23:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£961One-way1 change
- G80226+C0422410:255h13Luton station (LUT)15:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1181One-way1 change
- C04273+
G2567819:245h18Luton station (LUT)0:42Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1181One-way1 change - G80209+C042087:265h11Luton station (LUT)12:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1331One-way1 change
- G80209+C042087:265h11Luton station (LUT)12:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1331One-way1 change
- G80221+C042209:265h13Luton station (LUT)14:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2321One-way1 change
- G80226+C0422410:255h13Luton station (LUT)15:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1181One-way1 change
- G80215+C042128:255h13Luton station (LUT)13:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1441One-way1 change
- G80273+C0426818:265h13Luton station (LUT)23:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£961One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Luton to Edinburgh
The cheapest option from Luton to Edinburgh is flight, with an average price of £40. Omio recommends booking the flight, as it is the most popular option from Luton to Edinburgh among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Distance: 488 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£108 Average Price | £57 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest option |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest option 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, 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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| 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+C04209 | 7:56 Luton station (LUT) | 5h36 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80215+C04212 | 8:25 Luton station (LUT) | 5h13 | 13:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80216+C04215 | 8:55 Luton station (LUT) | 5h32 | 14:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| 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 | |
| G80273+C04268 | 18:26 Luton station (LUT) | 5h13 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80274+C04270 | 18:56 Luton station (LUT) | 5h42 | 0:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C04273+G25678 | 19:24 Luton station (LUT) | 5h18 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Edinburgh
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Typically, there are 7 trains per day from Luton to Edinburgh, including direct trains, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 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 |
Lowest ticket price £49 |
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 |
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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
Most Luton to Edinburgh trains use the Luton to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Luton and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: 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.
Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: 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.
Luton DART Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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 Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
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 Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, 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.
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