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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Shipley to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shipley to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shipley to Edinburgh will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 5 trains that leave Shipley for Edinburgh every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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 Shipley to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shipley to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £91.
Distance: 253 km
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£58 Average Price | £169 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Shipley to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Shipley to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:21 Shipley | 3h57 | 12:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:40 Shipley | 3h19 | 11:59 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:21 Shipley | 3h57 | 13:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:32 Shipley | 3h27 | 12:59 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:49 Shipley | 4h10 | 14:59 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shipley to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Shipley to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 03:00 |
Last train 20:45 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Shipley to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Shipley and Edinburgh from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shipley to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shipley 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 Shipley and Edinburgh
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: LIFTS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE SO NO STEP FREE ACCESS UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.Category B station, There are Lifts available between all platforms, which are available during ticket office staffing hours. Outside of staffing hours, alternative level access routes are available, but a little extra time may be needed to transfer between platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park by entrance to booking hall.
- Metro: WYPTE 0161 228 7676
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Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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