The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) without transferring at least once.
G25715+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo6:26 AM4h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:22 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$431One-way1 transfer
W33693 · W33471+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo8:52 AM5h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:44 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$601One-way2 transfers
W33398 · W33447+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo10:52 AM5h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$601One-way2 transfers
G25712+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo8:26 AM4h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:25 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$611One-way1 transfer
C02005+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo9:30 AM5h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:40 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$651One-way1 transfer
G08176+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo7:00 AM4h48Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:48 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1331One-way1 transfer
G80068+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo1:00 PM4h48Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:48 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1211One-way1 transfer
G08185+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo9:00 AM4h48Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:48 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1241One-way1 transfer
G80050+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo10:00 AM4h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$711One-way1 transfer
G80074+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo2:00 PM4h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:50 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1111One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $68 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $68 (€55).
A flight is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $107 (€88).
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
The journey is about 2h 20m faster (5h 8m by train vs 7h 28m by car) and roughly $88 (€72) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($107 (€88) vs $195 (€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 Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G25715+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 6:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h56 | 11:22 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
C02043+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 11:39 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
W33686+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 1:13 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G08176+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h48 | 11:48 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
C02003+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h10 | 12:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G08179+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h55 | 12:55 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G25712+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 8:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h59 | 1:25 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
C02016+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h10 | 1:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
W33693 · W33471+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 2:44 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
G08185+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h48 | 1:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
W29878+ G07983+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h26 | 2:31 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
C02005+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h10 | 2:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G80050+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h49 | 2:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
W29885+ G07987+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h26 | 3:31 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
C01941+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 10:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h10 | 3:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
W33398 · W33447+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h54 | 4:46 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
C01979+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h55 | 4:55 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
C02009+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h11 | 5:41 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
W33596 · W33731+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 6:44 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
W33596+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 7:13 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G80068+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 1:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h48 | 5:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
C02013+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 6:39 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G80074+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 2:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h50 | 6:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
C02044+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 2:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h14 | 7:44 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G80079+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 3:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h00 | 8:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G25708+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 3:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h53 | 8:19 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
C01987+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 3:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h15 | 8:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
C02069+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h53 | 8:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€43) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 331 miles (534 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 6:26 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $24 (€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 Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
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