The cheapest and fastest trains from Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
4 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slateford (SLA) 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 Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 trains that leave Slateford (SLA) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 4 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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 Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 4 km
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39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:40 Slateford (SLA) | 0h09 | 08:49 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:40, the last at 15:34. The fastest train covers the 4 km distance in 9m.
Distance 4 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 08:40 |
Last train 15:34 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Slateford (SLA) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Slateford (SLA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slateford (SLA) 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 Slateford (SLA) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- 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.
- 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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