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Explore cheap prices from St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley)

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley), 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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Fri23May

£15.00

Sat24May

£15.00

Sun25May

£15.00

Mon26May

£15.00

Tue27May

£15.00

Wed28May

£15.00

Thu29May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley), starting from £15.00 and averaging £15.50. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 4m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Fri, May 23
Sat, May 24
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Sun, May 25
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Mon, May 26
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Tue, May 27
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Wed, May 28
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Thu, May 29
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
06:00 St Helens Central	09:41 Edinburgh (Waverley)	3h 41m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:14 St Helens Central	10:18 Edinburgh (Waverley)	3h 4m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:14 St Helens Central	11:37 Edinburgh (Waverley)	3h 23m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:29 St Helens Central	11:37 Edinburgh (Waverley)	3h 8m, No direct	Find Tickets
09:14 St Helens Central	12:20 Edinburgh (Waverley)	3h 6m, No direct	Find Tickets
09:57 St Helens Central	13:32 Paris	3h 35m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) train route details

First train

06:00

Last train

23:44

Departure station

St Helens Central

Arrival station

Edinburgh (Waverley)

Journey time

3h 4m

Distance

174 miles

Price

£15.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley)

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 St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley), you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won’t even need to leave the train… or often your seat!.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Helens Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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