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The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£63

Fastest journey

2 h 54 m

Average duration

3 h 6 m

Trains per day

Distance

197 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

G36579

08:152h59

Middlesbrough station (MBR)

11:14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£411One-way

1 change

W47776

07:262h54

Middlesbrough station (MBR)

10:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£421One-way

1 change

W46287

05:483h08

Middlesbrough station (MBR)

08:56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£771One-way

1 change

W50776

06:563h11

Middlesbrough station (MBR)

10:07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£771One-way

1 change

W46402

07:493h16

Middlesbrough station (MBR)

11:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£771One-way

1 change

Middlesbrough to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
TransPennine Express W46287 Northern Rail (3)W46287	05:48 Middlesbrough station (MBR)	3h08	08:56 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
Lumo W50776 Northern Rail (3)W50776	06:56 Middlesbrough station (MBR)	3h11	10:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
LNER W47776 Northern Rail (3)W47776	07:26 Middlesbrough station (MBR)	2h54	10:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
TransPennine Express W46402 Northern Rail (3)W46402	07:49 Middlesbrough station (MBR)	3h16	11:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
LNER G36579 Northern Rail (3)G36579	08:15 Middlesbrough station (MBR)	2h59	11:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh

Trains from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Distance

197 km

Average train duration

2h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 32m

First train

05:48

Last train

20:49

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train providers: East Coast, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express trains Middlesbrough to Edinburgh

Find the best trains from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners East Coast, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express from £21. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

East Coast from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: £21

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Middlesbrough to Edinburgh train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £53

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Edinburgh from Middlesbrough. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: £139
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Middlesbrough to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh can start from as little as £21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Middlesbrough to Edinburgh is £51; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Middlesbrough to Edinburgh train time is 2 h 32 min covering the 122 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh leaves at 03: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh leaves at 21: 48.

There are 6 trains a day from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh which require at least one change with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Middlesbrough to Edinburgh train with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to Edinburgh from Middlesbrough as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 48.

A trip to Edinburgh from Middlesbrough is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh including taking a coach or train.