The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$104
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$208
Fastest journey on Oct 08
5 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
5 h 46 m
Trains on Oct 08
35
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $208 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 35 trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), including 10 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G010628:33 AM6h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1041One-way0 transfers
G0106911:33 AM6h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1041One-way0 transfers
G0107312:32 PM6h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:11 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1041One-way0 transfers
G00869_G0106710:33 AM6h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:09 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1041One-way0 transfers
G669876:35 AM6h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1181One-way0 transfers
G66987+
W341446:35 AM5h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1811One-way1 transfer
G00869_G01067+
W3428610:33 AM5h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3441One-way1 transfer
W33941+
G010628:33 AM5h46Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3221One-way1 transfer
G01073+
W3429012:32 PM5h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2581One-way1 transfer
G01083+
W342914:33 PM5h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2491One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€59) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 16:08. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€59) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 4:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G66987 | 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h35 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66987+ W34144 | 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h45 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G80215+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G14895 | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G01060 | 7:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01062 | 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33941+ G01062 | 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h46 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G80226+ W34472+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G01064 | 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h34 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80232+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W34477 | 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h42 | 4:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00869_G01067+ W34286 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h45 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00869_G01067 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h36 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80237+ G14901+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G01069 | 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80245+ G14903+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G01073 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01073+ W34290 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h48 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G80251+ W34493+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G01075 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h35 | 8:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01943+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G14904 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h59 | 8:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G80257+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W34498 | 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h36 | 8:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G80259+ G14905+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 2:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h04 | 9:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G01080+ W34289 | 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h51 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01080 | 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h36 | 9:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80263+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G14906 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 9:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G01082 | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h44 | 10:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85208+ G01082+ W34287 | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h08 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G80266+ G14907+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h05 | 10:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G80268+ G14908+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 10:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G80272+ W34510+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 4:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h05 | 11:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G01083+ W34291 | 4:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h48 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G80273+ W34513+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 11:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G80273+ G15224 · W35196+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 5:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h31 | 11:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G80274+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G14909 | 5:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h09 | 12:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G00723+ W34288+ W85210 | 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h08 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G25678+ G14910+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h42 | 12:42 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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