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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Larkhall to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 54 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Larkhall to Edinburgh:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Larkhall to Edinburgh costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (56m by bus vs 1h 8m by car) and save roughly £5 compared to fuel and tolls (£6 vs £11). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
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This is compared to other travel options from Larkhall to Edinburgh:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Larkhall to Edinburgh costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Larkhall and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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