8:164h04Walkden12:20Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
10:164h03Walkden14:19Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
12:164h02Walkden16:18Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
14:164h04Walkden18:20Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
16:164h08Walkden20:24Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
12:164h02Walkden16:18Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
10:164h03Walkden14:19Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
8:164h04Walkden12:20Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
14:164h04Walkden18:20Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
18:164h05Walkden22:21Edinburgh£1671One-way1 change
Live departures
Walkden to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Walkden to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:59 Walkden | 10h19 | 10:18 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
| Friday 3 July | |||||
![]() | 8:16 Walkden | 4h04 | 12:20 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:16 Walkden | 4h03 | 14:19 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:16 Walkden | 4h02 | 16:18 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:16 Walkden | 4h04 | 18:20 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:16 Walkden | 4h08 | 20:24 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:16 Walkden | 4h05 | 22:21 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Walkden to Edinburgh
Typically, there are 4 trains per day from Walkden to Edinburgh, including direct trains, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £167 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Lowest ticket price £167 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 20:12 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Walkden to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Walkden and Edinburgh from £167. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Walkden to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walkden 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Walkden and Edinburgh
Most Walkden to Edinburgh trains use the Walkden to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Walkden and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Walkden station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Walkden from Walkden city centre
Walkden train station facilities and services
Walkden has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Walkden.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Walkden.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Walkden: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Walkden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Walkden: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Services towards Manchester: From Walkden Road, up 14 steps into the ticket office and then up 28 steps onto the platform. Trains to Manchester leave on the left. Services Towards Wigan leave on the right, 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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