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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
Of the 3 trains that leave East Midlands Airport for Edinburgh on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 368 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 12 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.
8:27 AM4h43East Midlands Airport1:10 PMEdinburgh$1201One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM4h30East Midlands Airport12:30 PMEdinburgh$1591One-way0 transfers- 8:57 AM5h12East Midlands Airport2:09 PMEdinburgh$1601One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM4h30East Midlands Airport12:30 PMEdinburgh$1591One-way0 transfers
- 8:27 AM4h43East Midlands Airport1:10 PMEdinburgh$1201One-way0 transfers
- 8:57 AM5h12East Midlands Airport2:09 PMEdinburgh$1601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh:
A bus is $87 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh costing on average $141 (€113).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
The journey is about 42m faster (4h 35m by train vs 5h 17m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($141 (€113) vs $143 (€114)). 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.
Live departures
East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM East Midlands Airport | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:27 AM East Midlands Airport | 4h43 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:57 AM East Midlands Airport | 5h12 | 2:09 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh
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Trains from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $107 (€85) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 09:07. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (368 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 228 miles (368 km) |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€85) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 8:00 AM |
Last train 9:07 AM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: CrossCountry from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between East Midlands Airport and Edinburgh from $38 (€31). 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 East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Midlands Airport 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 East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
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WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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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