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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Cheapest price on 23 Oct
£54
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£93
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
1 h 59 m
Trains on 23 Oct
12
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wylam to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wylam to Edinburgh will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Wylam to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.










Trains from Wylam to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Wylam to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 0:05 Wylam | 7h10 | 7:15 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:27 Wylam | 2h02 | 8:29 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:12 Wylam | 1h58 | 9:10 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:13 Wylam | 2h14 | 10:27 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:44 Wylam | 1h51 | 10:35 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:23 Wylam | 2h07 | 11:30 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:25 Wylam | 2h02 | 12:27 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:26 Wylam | 2h03 | 13:29 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:25 Wylam | 2h02 | 14:27 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:25 Wylam | 2h06 | 15:31 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:26 Wylam | 2h01 | 16:27 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:27 Wylam | 2h01 | 17:28 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Edinburgh Waverley -> Princes Street, Edinburgh
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Most Wylam to Edinburgh trains use the Wylam to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Wylam and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wylam has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wylam.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wylam: Parking.
Available at Wylam: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wylam: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Ramped access to both platforms via level crossing. Step free access from car park to station entrance but Car Park surface is uneven with gravel, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
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 storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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