The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) 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 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 8 trains that leave Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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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W10514
W10500
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C26820
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C26814Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £90.
Distance: 288 km
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£55 Average Price | £155 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 2h51 | 09:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 2h53 | 11:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 2h52 | 13:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 2h51 | 15:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 2h54 | 21:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 18:27 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) 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 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 05:45 - 19:00 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Warrington Bank Quay Car Park 2 - Slutchers Lane
- 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 28 cycle spaces are available outside the main entrance and 8 cycle spaces are on Platform 3/4.
- 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: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Forecourt.
- 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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