4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warrington to Edinburgh will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 6 trains that leave Warrington for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 287 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 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 52 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.
W84683 · W8518211:443h52Warrington Central (WAC)15:36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£381One-way1 change
W3394111:272h52Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£391One-way0 changes- W3428613:272h51Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£391One-way0 changes
- W84695 · W8519113:443h56Warrington Central (WAC)17:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£481One-way1 change
- C01369+W8517710:273h05Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£561One-way1 change
- W3428613:272h51Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£391One-way0 changes
- W3394111:272h52Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£391One-way0 changes
- C01369+W8517710:273h05Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£561One-way1 change
- W33935+W8518212:273h09Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)15:36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£561One-way1 change
- W84683 · W8518211:443h52Warrington Central (WAC)15:36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£381One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Warrington to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 £35, and a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 287 km
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£59 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £146 Average Price |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Warrington to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington to Edinburgh trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85168+ P24148 | Delayed 7:24 5:59Warrington Central (WAC) | 5h38 | 11:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W33941 | On time 11:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 2h52 | 14:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84683 · W85182 | On time 11:44 Warrington Central (WAC) | 3h52 | 15:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W33935+W85182 | On time 12:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 3h09 | 15:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34286 | On time 13:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 2h51 | 16:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84695 · W85191 | On time 13:44 Warrington Central (WAC) | 3h56 | 17:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C01372+W85191 | On time 14:28 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 3h12 | 17:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34290 | On time 15:27 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 2h53 | 18:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84705 · W85201 | On time 15:44 Warrington Central (WAC) | 3h56 | 19:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington to Edinburgh
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Trains from Warrington to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 287 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 287 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:10 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway from Warrington to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Warrington 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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FAQs: Warrington to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington 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 Warrington and Edinburgh
Most Warrington to Edinburgh trains use the Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Warrington and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Warrington station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Warrington Bank Quay from Warrington city centre
Warrington Bank Quay is 1 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Warrington Bank Quay train station facilities and services
Warrington Bank Quay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington Bank Quay. ATMs are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Bank Quay. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, 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 Warrington Bank Quay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Bank Quay: 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.
Getting to Warrington Central from Warrington city centre
Warrington Central train station facilities and services
Warrington Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Warrington Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Warrington Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access is available to both platforms at the station. Customer Lifts are available from first to last train, 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, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Padgate from Warrington city centre
Padgate is 2 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Padgate train station facilities and services
Padgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Padgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Padgate: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Padgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Padgate: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level Access via Ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, 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.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
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