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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Slaithwaite to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slaithwaite to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slaithwaite to Edinburgh will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 3 trains that leave Slaithwaite for Edinburgh every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 19 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 coach and train for Slaithwaite to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slaithwaite to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £42, and a coach costs an average of £58.
Distance: 273 km
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4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Slaithwaite to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Slaithwaite to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:24 Slaithwaite | 5h19 | 12:43 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slaithwaite to Edinburgh
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Trains from Slaithwaite to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 16:52. The fastest train covers the 273 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 05:26 |
Last train 16:52 |
Train companies: LNER, first_transpennine_express from Slaithwaite to Edinburgh trainsLNER, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Slaithwaite and Edinburgh from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Slaithwaite to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slaithwaite 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 Slaithwaite and Edinburgh
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Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Huddersfield platform: Level access from public highway straight onto platform. Manchester platform: Step free access up sloping footpath from car park area onto platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pickup/drop off at the bus stops on the A62 (Outside Nobles wine bar for Huddersfield & opposite side for Manchester).
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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Hotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket 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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