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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Congleton to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Congleton to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Congleton to Edinburgh will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 2 trains that leave Congleton for Edinburgh on Wed, May 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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.
9:09 AM4h23Congleton1:32 PMEdinburgh$1011One-way0 transfers- 5:09 PM4h29Congleton9:38 PMEdinburgh$1151One-way0 transfers
- 9:09 AM4h23Congleton1:32 PMEdinburgh$1011One-way0 transfers
- 5:09 PM4h29Congleton9:38 PMEdinburgh$1151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Congleton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Congleton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 57m Average total duration 15h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Congleton to Edinburgh:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Congleton to Edinburgh costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Congleton to Edinburgh costing on average $114 (€92).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 15h 27m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (3h 55m by train vs 4h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $114 (€92) compared to roughly $86 (€70) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Congleton to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Congleton to Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1:09 PM Congleton | 4h31 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
| 1:09 PM Congleton | 4h31 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 3:09 PM Congleton | 4h31 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
| 3:09 PM Congleton | 4h31 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 5:09 PM Congleton | 4h29 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
| 5:09 PM Congleton | 4h29 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 7:09 PM Congleton | 4h32 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
| 7:09 PM Congleton | 4h32 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 10:32 PM Congleton | 11h09 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
| 10:32 PM Congleton | 11h09 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 9:09 AM Congleton | 4h23 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Congleton to Edinburgh
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Trains from Congleton to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 (€82) but you can travel from only $67 (€55) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:09. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€82) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 7:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Congleton to Edinburgh trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Congleton and Edinburgh from $67 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Congleton to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Congleton to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Congleton to Edinburgh
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Lost and Found Office
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Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:40 Saturday 07:30 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access from station front to Manchester platform and ticket office and from path to Stoke platform. A stepped footbridge links both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop at the top of the station approach road.
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ShoppingParkingDining
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TaxisAccessibility
WC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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