The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) without transferring at least once.
W33933 · W33975+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:52 AM5h45Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:37 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$731One-way2 transfers
G25682+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:26 AM4h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:16 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$911One-way1 transfer
C02015+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:30 AM5h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:32 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1061One-way1 transfer
W33933+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:52 AM6h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:06 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1111One-way1 transfer
C02006+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington9:30 AM5h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:32 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1121One-way1 transfer
G08186+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington9:00 AM4h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:40 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1231One-way1 transfer
G80049+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington10:00 AM4h41Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:41 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1171One-way1 transfer
G08180+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:00 AM4h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:47 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1121One-way1 transfer
G25682+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:26 AM4h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:16 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$911One-way1 transfer
C02015+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:30 AM5h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:32 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1061One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$113 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD):
A flight is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $61 (€49).
A flight is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $113 (€91).
Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
The journey is about 2h 18m faster (4h 57m by train vs 7h 15m by car) and roughly $85 (€69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($113 (€91) vs $197 (€159)). 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
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C01968+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | On time 5:50 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h13 | 11:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 329 miles (531 km) distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 329 miles (531 km) |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 4:37 AM |
Last train 6:30 PM |
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Paddington (PAD) from $25 (€20). 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Paddington (PAD)
- 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.
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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