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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Avanti West Coast | 10:37 Stoke-on-Trent | 3h42 | 14:19 Edinburgh | 0 changesDirect | |
Avanti West Coast | 09:44 Stoke-on-Trent | 4h35 | 14:19 Edinburgh | 0 changesDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
3 h 42 m
Average
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
334 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 334 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Train providers 4 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 01:22 |
Last train 19:36 |
You can travel by train to Edinburgh from Stoke-on-Trent with Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry for as low as £29. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh train information with Virgin Trains:
Taking the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh takes roughly 4 hours and involves one or two changes at Stafford, Crewe or Manchester Piccadilly. The routes are operated by CrossCountry, London Midland and Transpennine Express. The first departure is in the early hours of the morning, followed by one or two trains an hour until the early evening. There are later trains, but they involve a lengthy overnight journey. There is a reduced service at weekends.
Return journeys for trains from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent are also available.
Stoke-on-Trent Station is within walking distance of the city centre. Arriva and First EMT operate a regular bus service from the city, surrounding areas, Alton Towers and the Peak District to the rail station. Taxis are available from a rank located outside the station entrance.
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, has a unique atmosphere, watched over by its towering castle. Visitors can enjoy medieval relics, Georgian crescents and cutting-edge modern architecture, along with great shopping and a lively nightlife. Edinburgh Waverly Station is located in the heart of Edinburgh and is the second-largest railway station by size in the United Kingdom. Its situation, between the medieval Old Town and the 18th century New Town, puts it in the perfect location for tourists wishing to explore Edinburgh.
The station itself is one of the city's attractions with its beautiful domed ceiling, decorated with cherubs and scrolled ironwork. Buses operated by Lothian serve mainly the city centre while First Buses go further afield to the East and West of the city. The NightBus runs hourly throughout the night. Suburban trains to Glasgow run from Waverley and the new tram system crosses the city centre and runs to the airport. There are black cab taxi ranks outside Edinburgh Waverly Station.
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