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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Renfrew to Edinburgh
The cheapest option from Renfrew to Edinburgh is coach, with an average price of £5. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Renfrew to Edinburgh among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 75 km
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2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Renfrew to Edinburgh
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Typically, there are 17 trains per day from Renfrew to Edinburgh, including direct trains, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Lowest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Scotrail from Renfrew to Edinburgh trainsScotrail trains will get you between Renfrew and Edinburgh from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Renfrew to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Renfrew 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 Renfrew and Edinburgh
Most Renfrew to Edinburgh trains use the Paisley Gilmour Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Slateford. Use this guide to compare Renfrew and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
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 Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
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