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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history in one major city-centre complex.
Cheapest price
$173
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
409 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Edinburgh will cost around $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
Of the 9 trains that leave Coventry for Edinburgh on Tue, May 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 409 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 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.
W33941
W34144
W85182+
W33935
G00698 · G01064+
C17883
G00739 · G01062+
Y80805
W33941
W34144
W85182+
W33935
C01369+
W85177
G00698 · G01064+
C17883Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Edinburgh:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coventry to Edinburgh costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Edinburgh costing on average $127 (€102).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
The journey is about 44m faster (5h 3m by train vs 5h 47m by car) and roughly $45 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($127 (€102) vs $171 (€138)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Edinburgh trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:39 PM Coventry | 4h42 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:36 PM Coventry | 5h05 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
G01055+ W00332 | 6:18 AM Coventry station (COV) | 5h54 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W34144 | 7:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 4h45 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00738 · G66987+ P69505 | 7:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 5h25 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
W85177+ C01369 | 8:26 AM Coventry station (COV) | 5h06 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00849 · G01060 | 8:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 5h40 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33941 | 9:36 AM Coventry station (COV) | 4h43 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00739 · G01062+ Y80805 | 9:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 5h25 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
W85182+ W33935 | 10:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 5h01 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00698 · G01064+ C17883 | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 5h22 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Coventry to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 18:58. The fastest train covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 254 miles (409 km) |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 6:58 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history in one major city-centre complex.
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Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history, culture, and public life.
The Old Town’s most famous historic street, linking Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse through dense medieval architecture.
Short, rewarding hill walk with some of Edinburgh’s best panoramic views, especially popular at sunrise and sunset.
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Long-running local favourite serving modern Scottish dishes with local produce. Friendly, reliable, and popular with visitors seeking approachable regional food.
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