4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stevenage to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£143
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stevenage to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stevenage to Edinburgh will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 6 trains that leave Stevenage for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 491 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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.
C081656:063h51Stevenage station (SVG)9:57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£731One-way0 changes
C411086:104h18Stevenage station (SVG)10:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1251One-way0 changes- C40786 · C410498:014h29Stevenage station (SVG)12:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1521One-way1 change
- C40781 · C410427:014h32Stevenage station (SVG)11:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1521One-way1 change
- Y11878+
C748366:544h14Stevenage station (SVG)11:08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1751One-way1 change
- C081656:063h51Stevenage station (SVG)9:57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£731One-way0 changes
- Y11878+C748366:544h14Stevenage station (SVG)11:08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1751One-way1 change
- Y11880+C748387:554h17Stevenage station (SVG)12:12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1841One-way1 change
- C411086:104h18Stevenage station (SVG)10:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1251One-way0 changes
- C40786 · C410498:014h29Stevenage station (SVG)12:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1521One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stevenage to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stevenage to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 491 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£85 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stevenage to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08165 | 5:06 Stevenage station (SVG) | 3h51 | 8:57 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C41108 | 5:10 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h18 | 9:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y11878+C74836 | 5:54 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h14 | 10:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C40781 · C41042 | 6:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h32 | 10:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Y11880+C74838 | 6:55 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h17 | 11:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C40786 · C41049 | 7:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h29 | 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Stevenage to Edinburgh by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
16 Apr
17 Apr
18 Apr
19 Apr
20 Apr
21 Apr
22 Apr
Why should you book Stevenage to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Lumo?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Lumo, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry or Lumo to find the best option for your trip from Stevenage to Edinburgh.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Lumo with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Stevenage to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry or Lumo to find the best option for your trip from Stevenage to Edinburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Stevenage to Edinburgh.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Stevenage to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stevenage to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 491 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 491 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Stevenage to Edinburgh trainsLumo, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Stevenage and Edinburgh from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Lumo
London North Eastern Railway
CrossCountry
Trains from Stevenage to Edinburgh
Stevenage and Edinburgh are located just over 300 miles apart. This distance is covered in approximately 4.5 hours on the fastest train route. Most train journeys require at least one change in another city, such as Peterborough or Wakefield. There is usually just one direct train per day, which is one of the first trains of the day at around 6:30 a.m. There are up to 30 departures every day of the week which run up until around 10:00 p.m. The stations in both cities are located in the centre with nearby public transport links.
Which train companies travel from Stevenage to Edinburgh?
Cross Country, First Transpennine Express and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) operate train services on the route between Stevenage and Edinburgh.
How long is the train from Stevenage to Edinburgh?
The fastest trains complete the journey between Stevenage and Edinburgh in around 4.5 hours. Most trains, however, require at least one change and the total journey can take 5 hours or more in this case. Passengers on indirect routes usually need to change trains in Peterborough or Wakefield. The trains that leave at night tend to have a long overnight waiting time at the connecting station and continue onto Edinburgh the following morning.
How many trains are there from Stevenage to Edinburgh?
There are up to 30 trains travelling on this route every day. Trains start running from Stevenage at approximately 6:30 a.m. and continue through until around 10:00 p.m. There are usually two trains per hour from morning until evening and then a few trains at night.What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stevenage to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: Trains to Edinburgh depart from Stevenage train station on Lytton Way. The station has an ATM, refreshment facilities and toilets. Located within a mile of Stevenage centre, the train station can be reached via various bus routes, including the Sapphire 100 and 101.
Arrival train station: All trains from Stevenage arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station. The station is located in the heart of the city near to the iconic Prince's Street and Edinburgh Castle. Many places can be reached on foot or there are buses available from Prince's Street. The station has a travel centre, showers, luggage storage and car hire.
FAQs: Stevenage to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stevenage 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 Stevenage and Edinburgh
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 21:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: Railway South 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 platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC available on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage location: Long and short term car park areas
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- 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
More options for your journey from Stevenage to Edinburgh
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Edinburgh and Stevenage
Most popular train connections to Edinburgh
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
