- Must visit
National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£74
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£101
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
3 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
4 h 57 m
Trains on 30 Aug
7
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 £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 7 trains from Stevenage to Edinburgh, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 491 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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.










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 an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 491 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 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.
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02167 · C01937 | On time 9:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h31 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C02037+ G01057 | On time 9:55 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h15 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C02137 · G80218 | On time 10:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h26 | 14:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G25705 | On time 10:36 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h02 | 14:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02122 · G80230 | On time 12:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h27 | 16:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G25706 | On time 12:36 Stevenage station (SVG) | 3h56 | 16:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01998+ G01065 | On time 12:55 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h15 | 17:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C02081 · G80236 | On time 13:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h31 | 17:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C02110+ G01068 | On time 13:55 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h14 | 18:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C02130 · G80240 | On time 14:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 4h29 | 18:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
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.
Trains from Stevenage to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 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 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Edinburgh — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Edinburgh trip today.
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
Official public transport app
Edinburgh Waverley -> Princes Street, 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.
Cross Country, First Transpennine Express and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) operate train services on the route between Stevenage and 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.
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.
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.

Most Stevenage to Edinburgh trains use the Stevenage to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Stevenage and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stevenage has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stevenage.
Wi-Fi is available at Stevenage. ATMs are available at Stevenage.
Ticket office support is available at Stevenage.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stevenage: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stevenage: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stevenage: 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.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need