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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windsor to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £199.
Distance: 525 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£104 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £199 Average Price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Windsor to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Windsor to Edinburgh:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windsor to Edinburgh costing on average £104.
A coach is £147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Windsor to Edinburgh costing on average £199.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Coach takes on average 11h 39m.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Windsor to Edinburgh.
This is compared to other travel options from Windsor to Edinburgh:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windsor to Edinburgh costing on average £104.
A coach is £147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Windsor to Edinburgh costing on average £199.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Coach takes on average 11h 39m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Windsor and Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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