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The cheapest and fastest trains from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£286
Average price
£286
Fastest journey
7 h 9 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
618 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh will cost around £286 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £286.
Fast trains
To travel from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh you need to make at least 2 changes.

05:537h15
West St Leonards13:08Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

06:527h21
West St Leonards14:13Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

07:577h09
West St Leonards15:06Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

08:537h21
West St Leonards16:14Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

09:577h15
West St Leonards17:12Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

07:577h09
West St Leonards15:06Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

14:577h09
West St Leonards22:06Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

11:577h10
West St Leonards19:07Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

05:537h15
West St Leonards13:08Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes

09:577h15
West St Leonards17:12Edinburgh
£2861One-way
2 changes
Live departures
Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:53 West St Leonards | 7h15 | 13:08 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:52 West St Leonards | 7h21 | 14:13 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:57 West St Leonards | 7h09 | 15:06 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:53 West St Leonards | 7h21 | 16:14 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:57 West St Leonards | 7h15 | 17:12 Edinburgh | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh
Trains from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £289 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 618 km |
Average train duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £289 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 21:57 |
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
Train companies: Southeastern from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Edinburgh from £289. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 9m
Cheapest Price
£286
Southeastern frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh train
FAQs: Travel by train from Saint Leonards-on-Sea 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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh.

Booking trains from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £289, while the average price tends to be around £289.
The train distance from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh is 618 km.
The cheapest way to get from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh is by train, costing approximately £289.
The train station in Saint Leonards-on-Sea that goes to Edinburgh is Hastings station (HGS), and it arrives at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh.
Yes, you can take the train from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh.
The train journey from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh covers a distance of 618 km and takes approximately 7h 9m. Trains run 11 per day.
The first train from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh leaves at 5:53.
The last train from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh departs at 21:57.
Trains from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh run approximately 11 times per day.
To travel from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh, you can take a train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh.
There is no night train service from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Edinburgh.
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Important Stations and Airports in Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Edinburgh
Saint Leonards-on-Sea
Edinburgh
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- 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.
WC
- 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,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- 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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