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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wolverhampton 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 381 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 10 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 £17, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 381 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£106 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Wolverhampton to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C23258+ Y05630+W09864+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 06:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 6h30 | 12:49 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 changes | |
| W09859 | On time 06:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h46 | 10:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C03867+ C26819+W09866+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 06:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 6h47 | 13:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 changes | |
| W10501 | On time 08:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h46 | 12:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
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Trains from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 381 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 381 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 19:32 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
With up to 15 departures a day and journey times of four hours or less, travelling by train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh is a stress-free way of making the journey. A similar timetable operates from Monday to Saturday with a slightly reduced service on Sundays. Trains depart from Wolverhampton Station and arrive at Edinburgh Waverley Station.
Which train companies travel from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh?
Direct services between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh are operated by Virgin Trains while connecting routes are provided jointly by Virgin Trains and First Transpennine Express. Virgin Trains provides long-distance services on the West Coast while First Transpennine Express links the major cities of northern England and Scotland. Both brands offer comfortable carriages with WiFi, power outlets, luggage space and onboard catering.
How long is the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh?
Direct trains from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh take approximately three hours 45 minutes while routes that require a transfer take slightly longer. All connections are made at Preston Station.
How many trains are there from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh?
There are up to 15 trains to Edinburgh from Wolverhampton every day from Monday to Saturday, seven of which are direct services. A slightly reduced timetable operates on Sundays. Services start in the early morning and there is at least one departure every hour until the early evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: Train services between the two cities of Wolverhampton and Edinburgh all depart from Wolverhampton Station, which is centrally located in the town and just a short walk from Wolverhampton Bus Station. The station has car and bicycle parking as well as a taxi rank and is served by a network of local buses. Its facilities include toilets, ATMs and cafes.
Arrival train station: All trains from to Edinburgh from Wolverhampton complete their journey at Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. This is housed in an impressive listed building located right in the heart of the Old Town district of Edinburgh and within easy walking distance of the city's historic attractions. The station is served by local buses as well as a regular shuttle service to Edinburgh Airport. Station facilities include a taxi rank, car and bicycle parking, toilets and showers, WiFi access, left luggage storage, ATMs, water fountains, shops and cafes.
FAQs: Wolverhampton to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton and Edinburgh
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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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