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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$151
Fastest journey
6 h 37 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
547 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Croydon to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Croydon to Edinburgh will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
Of the 2 trains that leave Croydon for Edinburgh on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 547 km distance in an average of 6 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 37 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h 47 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 339 miles (547 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Edinburgh:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Croydon to Edinburgh costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Edinburgh costing on average $130 (€106).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
The journey is about 2h 34m faster (5h 12m by train vs 7h 46m by car) and roughly $76 (€62) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($130 (€106) vs $205 (€168)). 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.
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 Croydon to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80218+ Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+ W45731 | Delayed 9:03 AM 9:01 AMEast Croydon (ECR) | 5h26 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G80219+ Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+ W45697 | Delayed 9:30 AM 9:31 AMEast Croydon (ECR) | 5h13 | 2:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 8:54 AM Croydon | 6h37 | 3:31 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Croydon to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 339 miles (547 km) distance in 5h 7m.
Distance 339 miles (547 km) |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 7m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
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