The cheapest and fastest trains from Stanmore to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stanmore to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stanmore to Edinburgh will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stanmore 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 518 km distance in an average of 5 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 39 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 Stanmore to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stanmore to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 518 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£90 Average Price | £72 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stanmore to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Stanmore to Edinburgh trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:58 Stanmore | 6h01 | 12:59 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stanmore to Edinburgh
Trains from Stanmore to Edinburgh run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 11:30. The fastest train covers the 518 km distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 518 km |
Average train duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 11:30 |
FAQs: Stanmore to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stanmore 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 Stanmore and Edinburgh
- 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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