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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigton to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigton to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigton to Edinburgh will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wigton 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 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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 and train for Wigton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 125 km
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2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wigton to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigton to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:19 Wigton | 2h07 | 07:26 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:18 Wigton | 2h23 | 08:41 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:16 Wigton | 2h02 | 09:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigton to Edinburgh
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Trains from Wigton to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 20:12 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Wigton to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Wigton and Edinburgh from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wigton to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigton 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Wigton and Edinburgh
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Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, level access to both platforms. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information.
- 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: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement buses pick up in the Town centre. Leaving the station, travel down Station Road to the end and turn left on to King Street For services towards Carlisle, the bus stop next to The Throstles Nest public house on King Street. For services towards Whitehaven, the pick up point is the bus stop opposite.
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Hotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk
- 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
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
- 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.
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: 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 the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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