The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 334 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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 coach, train and flight for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £45.
Distance: 334 km
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£66 Average Price | £84 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 4h05 | 12:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 4h10 | 14:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Distance 334 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 18:27 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Cross Country from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Cross Country trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- 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.



