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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth
Cheapest price
$147
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Great Yarmouth on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 490 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 43 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 6 h 43 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.
10:30 AM6h43Edinburgh5:13 PMGreat Yarmouth$1471One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM6h43Edinburgh5:13 PMGreat Yarmouth$1471One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth:
A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
The journey is about 1h 55m faster (5h 59m by train vs 7h 54m by car) and roughly $9 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($130 (€104) vs $138 (€111)). 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 to Great Yarmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM Edinburgh | 6h43 | 4:13 PM Great Yarmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 AM Edinburgh | 6h39 | 6:09 PM Great Yarmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 PM Edinburgh | 7h43 | 9:13 PM Great Yarmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€77) but you can travel from only $75 (€60) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 16:17. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 6h 39m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€77) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 39m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 4:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and Great Yarmouth from $59 (€47). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Great Yarmouth
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- 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 both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines 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, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 17:10 Saturday 06:50 - 17:10 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster. Accessible taxis are usually available on the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the concourse and open when the station is manned
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on concourse, and by night entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
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