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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London Waterloo East to Edinburgh, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
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London Waterloo East to Edinburgh train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Waterloo East to Edinburgh, starting from £35.50 and averaging £37.50. The entire journey takes no more than 5h 9m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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00:53
London Waterloo East
10:07
Edinburgh (Waverley)
9h 14m, No directSoutheasternLumo
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05:16
London Waterloo East
11:14
Edinburgh (Waverley)
5h 58m, DirectLNER
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06:00
London Waterloo East
11:20
Edinburgh (Waverley)
5h 20m, No directSoutheasternThameslinkLNER
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06:01
London Waterloo East
11:20
Edinburgh (Waverley)
5h 19m, DirectLNER
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06:28
London Waterloo East
12:14
Edinburgh (Waverley)
5h 46m, No directSoutheasternThameslinkLNER
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06:31
London Waterloo East
12:14
Paris
5h 43m, DirectLNER
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London Waterloo East to Edinburgh train route details

First train
First train
00:53
Last train
Last train
23:09
Departure station
Departure station
London Waterloo East
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
5h 9m
Distance
Distance
333 miles
Price
Price
£35.50*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Edinburgh

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo East and Edinburgh on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.
Network Railcard for Southeast England

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Waterloo East to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Waterloo East to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Waterloo East to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from London Waterloo East to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.