The cheapest and fastest trains from Petersfield to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£130
Average price
£130
Fastest journey
6 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
570 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Petersfield to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Petersfield to Edinburgh will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £130.
Of the 1 trains that leave Petersfield for Edinburgh 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 570 km distance in an average of 6 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 34 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 train and flight for Petersfield to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Petersfield to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £126.
Distance: 570 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£126 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Petersfield to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Petersfield to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:48 Petersfield | 6h34 | 15:22 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Petersfield to Edinburgh
Trains from Petersfield to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £126 but you can travel from only £34 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 570 km distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 570 km |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £126 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: LNER, South Western Railway from Petersfield to Edinburgh trainsLNER, South Western Railway trains will get you between Petersfield and Edinburgh from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Petersfield to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Petersfield 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Petersfield and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Both Car Parks
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Petersfield is accessible to wheelchair users via level access at the London end of both platforms. Step free interchange is possible via a level crossing at the London end of the platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1, platform 2, platform 1 car park and secure area
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Station Road
- 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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