The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
533 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford (London) (SRA) 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 Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stratford (London) (SRA) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 533 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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.
9:225h10Stratford (London) (SRA)14:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£761One-way0 changes
9:225h10Stratford (London) (SRA)14:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£761One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 533 km
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£79 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Tube from Stratford (London) to London Kings Cross+ C41081 | On time 13:10 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 5h23 | 18:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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![]() | 9:22 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 5h10 | 14:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 09:22. The fastest train covers the 533 km distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 533 km |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 9:22 |
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Stratford (London) (SRA) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stratford (London) (SRA) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
- 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.
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