The cheapest and fastest trains from Wales to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wales to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wales to Edinburgh will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wales for Edinburgh every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 315 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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 Wales to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Wales to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 315 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£85 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Wales to Edinburgh train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y02230+ C23650 | On time 08:20 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 4h45 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02230+ C23650 | On time 08:23 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 4h42 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02230+ C23650 | On time 08:31 Woodhouse (WDH) | 4h34 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02199+ C23652 | On time 09:22 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 4h47 | 14:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02199+ C23652 | On time 09:25 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 4h44 | 14:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02199+ C23652 | On time 09:33 Woodhouse (WDH) | 4h36 | 14:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02246+ Y23393 · Y23424 | On time 09:49 Woodhouse (WDH) | 4h26 | 14:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y02246+ Y23393 · Y23424 | On time 09:56 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 4h19 | 14:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y02246+ Y23393 · Y23424 | On time 09:59 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 4h16 | 14:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y02237+ C23655 | On time 10:13 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 4h48 | 15:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02237 · Y02085+ Y23428 | On time 10:13 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 4h55 | 15:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y02237 · Y02085+ Y23428 | On time 10:17 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 4h51 | 15:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y02237+ C23655 | On time 10:17 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 4h44 | 15:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02237+ C23655 | On time 10:24 Woodhouse (WDH) | 4h37 | 15:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02237 · Y02085+ Y23428 | On time 10:24 Woodhouse (WDH) | 4h44 | 15:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y02198+ C23658 | On time 11:18 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 4h48 | 16:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02198+ C23658 | On time 11:21 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 4h45 | 16:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y02198+ C23658 | On time 11:28 Woodhouse (WDH) | 4h38 | 16:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wales to Edinburgh
Distance 315 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 19:37 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Wales to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Wales and Edinburgh from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Wales to Edinburgh train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wales and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
- 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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