The cheapest and fastest trains from Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Whaley Bridge for Edinburgh 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 302 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 36 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.


Live departures
Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:14 Whaley Bridge | 4h25 | 19:39 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:14 Whaley Bridge | 4h25 | 21:39 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 06:01 Whaley Bridge | 4h36 | 10:37 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh
Trains from Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £90 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 302 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 302 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Whaley Bridge and Edinburgh from £90. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Whaley Bridge to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:50 - 13:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, The station forecourt/car park slopes steeply upwards from its entrance at the junction of Market street and Reservoir Road. Access to the Buxton platform is step-free via a tarmac footpath along the front of the station building to a gate onto the platform, or via 10 steps up to the ticket office then one step down onto the platform. Step-free access to the Manchester platform is via a sloping path from Station View and through a gate onto the platform. A stepped footbridge connects the two platforms. However there is a large gap between the train and platform on both platforms.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stop opposite side of road. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For Buxton - bus stop opposite the Joddrell Arms Pub on Market Street, for Manchester bus stop outside the Joddrell Arms Pub at the bottom of the station approach road.
- 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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