The cheapest and fastest trains from Seaford to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£157
Average price
£157
Fastest journey
7 h 16 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
616 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Seaford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seaford to Edinburgh will cost around £157 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £157.
Of the 1 trains that leave Seaford 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 616 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 16 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 coach for Seaford to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seaford to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 616 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£168 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 21m Average total duration Fastest 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Seaford to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Seaford to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:54 Seaford | 7h16 | 12:10 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Seaford to Edinburgh
Trains from Seaford to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £45 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 616 km distance in 7h 24m.
Distance 616 km |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: Southern from Seaford to Edinburgh trainsSouthern trains will get you between Seaford and Edinburgh from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Seaford to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seaford 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 Seaford and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 19:35 Sunday 08:25 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 2 adjacent to the toilet.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself 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: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available in the booking hall and on the platform
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- 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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