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Compare flight, bus, and train for Edinburgh to Fleet
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Fleet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $131.
Distance: 336 miles (542 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Fleet:
A flight is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Fleet costing on average $74 (€60).
A flight is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Fleet costing on average $131 (€108).
Other travel options to Fleet take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
The journey is about 1h 41m faster (5h 59m by train vs 7h 40m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($131 (€108) vs $144 (€118)). 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.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for London North Eastern Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Fleet.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Fleet
Trains from Edinburgh to Fleet run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $131 (€108) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 336 miles (542 km) distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 336 miles (542 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $131 (€108) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 8:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Fleet trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Fleet from $45 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Fleet
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Fleet 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 Fleet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Fleet
Most Edinburgh to Fleet trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Fleet station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Fleet train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Which Fleet station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Fleet from Fleet city centre
Fleet train station facilities and services
Fleet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Fleet.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fleet. ATMs are available at Fleet.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fleet.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fleet: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fleet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fleet: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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