The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
489 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 489 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 37 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. 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 €31, and a train costs an average of €92.
Distance: 303 miles (489 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€113 Average price | €69 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 1:37 PM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $113 (€92) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 11:43. The fastest train covers the 303 miles (489 km) distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 303 miles (489 km) |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€92) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 07:30 |
Last train 11:43 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) trainsLNER, Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) from $37 (€30). 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
- 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 - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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