The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Banavie
Cheapest price
€87
Average price
€87
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Banavie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Banavie will cost around €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €87.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Banavie on Sat, Dec 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct trains cover the 154 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest trains will take 5 h 4 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 and bus for Edinburgh to Banavie
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Banavie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€83 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Banavie train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Banavie trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 AM Edinburgh | 5h04 | 11:19 AM Banavie | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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ScotRail operates all train services from Edinburgh to Banavie. Omio is the only official third party seller for ScotRail tickets.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Banavie.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Banavie
Trains from Edinburgh to Banavie run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 17:20. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 07:20 |
Last train 17:20 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh to Banavie trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Banavie from $48 (€39). 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 to Banavie
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Banavie 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 Banavie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Banavie
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Platform entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main road, A830 in the layby just after the station entrance
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