The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark Castle (NCT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark Castle (NCT) 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 Newark Castle (NCT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newark Castle (NCT) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 354 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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 Newark Castle (NCT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark Castle (NCT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 354 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£45 Average Price | £25 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newark Castle (NCT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Newark Castle (NCT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:18, the last at 14:18. The fastest train covers the 354 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 354 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 14:18 |
Last train 14:18 |
FAQs: Newark Castle (NCT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark Castle (NCT) 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newark Castle (NCT) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- 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.
