The cheapest and fastest trains from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) 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 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 390 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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, coach and flight for Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 390 km
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£116 Average Price | £94 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:33 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 5h34 | 11:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:16 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 4h04 | 11:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 17:17. The fastest train covers the 390 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 390 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 07:03 |
Last train 17:17 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office at the station entrance. The National key toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 05:20-20:00, Saturday 05:20-19:00 and Sunday 08:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Bromford Road at the public service bus stop next to the steps/ramp to the station front.
- 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.
