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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 29 Aug
£14
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£27
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
2 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
2 h 6 m
Trains on 29 Aug
16
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stonehaven to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stonehaven to Edinburgh will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 16 trains from Stonehaven to Edinburgh, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.
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L87080Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stonehaven to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 128 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Stonehaven to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L87072 | On time 11:17 Stonehaven station (STN) | 2h06 | 13:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87074 | On time 12:23 Stonehaven station (STN) | 2h05 | 14:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
C01941 | 8:11 Stonehaven station (STN) | 2h14 | 10:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01156 | 8:37 Stonehaven station (STN) | 2h18 | 10:55 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87068 | 9:21 Stonehaven station (STN) | 2h04 | 11:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02009 | 10:11 Stonehaven station (STN) | 2h14 | 12:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Stonehaven to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 22:04 |
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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.
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Edinburgh Waverley -> Princes Street, Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stonehaven 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 Stonehaven to Edinburgh trains use the Stonehaven to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Stonehaven and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stonehaven has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Bay Fish & Chips, Redcloak Fish Bar
Ticket office support is available at Stonehaven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Stonehaven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stonehaven: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stonehaven: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Ship Inn, The Royal Hotel, The Station Hotel.
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.
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