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Train Tickets to Edinburgh (Waverley)

London Kings Cross to Edinburgh (Waverley)

4h 6m

From
SGD 44.79

Newcastle to Edinburgh (Waverley)

1h 24m

From
SGD 13.85

Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley)

45m

From
SGD 21.77

Train travel to Edinburgh (Waverley) guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Opened in 1846, Edinburgh Waverley is a major transportation hub connecting Edinburgh, situated between the city's Old and New Towns, and various popular cities across the UK. As the second busiest train station in Scotland, it offers convenient transportation from various providers, including LNER, TransPennine and ScotRail. Notable areas which are directly accessible via Edinburgh Waverley include London King's Cross, Manchester Airport Station and Glasgow Queen Street amongst countless others.

Within a 10-minute walk, you can access iconic attractions like Princes Street Gardens, an oasis with landscaped gardens and views of Edinburgh Castle, and Scott Monument, a striking Gothic tower honoring Sir Walter Scott, offering panoramic city views. Don't miss out on the beauty of the station itself - a fascinating blend of historic and modern elements that unites Victorian ironwork and expansive glass roofing for a bright and open atmosphere.

Which train companies run trains to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

Providers that offer services to and from Edinburgh (Waverley) include: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Grand Central, LNER and Lumo. Please note that journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with.

What are Edinburgh (Waverley)'s opening hours?

For Edinburgh (Waverley), the first train typically departs at 0:00 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Edinburgh (Waverley)

Edinburgh (Waverley) has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Edinburgh (Waverley)?

With frequent trains to Edinburgh (Waverley) from hubs like London, London Kings Cross, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.

Edinburgh (Waverley) live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Edinburgh (Waverley), check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Dundee13:591h 28mScotRailOn time
Edinburgh (Waverley) to London Kings Cross14:004h 10mLNEROn time
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Dunblane14:0358mScotRailOn time
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Plymouth14:048h 46mCrossCountryOn time
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Helensburgh Central14:072h 8mScotRailOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Dunblane to Edinburgh (Waverley)13:541h 3mScotRailOn time
Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh (Waverley)13:592h 10mScotRailExp. 14:01
Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley)14:0350mScotRailOn time
Leven to Edinburgh (Waverley)14:041h 26mScotRailOn time
Dundee to Edinburgh (Waverley)14:071h 28mScotRailOn time
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Station Details

Address：

Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB

Ticket Office opening hours:：

Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 23:59:00

Saturday open from 05:00:00 until 23:59:00

Sunday open from 07:00:00 until 23:59:00

Ticket Machine：

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