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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Greenwich
Showing times and prices for Dec 17
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
539 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Greenwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Greenwich will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh for Greenwich on Wed, Dec 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 539 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 14 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 50 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.
07:00AM5h38
Edinburgh12:38PMGreenwich
$1101One-way
0 transfers
01:00PM5h38
Edinburgh06:38PMGreenwich
$1171One-way
0 transfers
04:40AM5h14
Edinburgh09:54AMGreenwich
$1351One-way
0 transfers
04:48AM5h50
Edinburgh10:38AMGreenwich
$1461One-way
0 transfers
04:40AM5h14
Edinburgh09:54AMGreenwich
$1351One-way
0 transfers
01:00PM5h38
Edinburgh06:38PMGreenwich
$1171One-way
0 transfers
07:00AM5h38
Edinburgh12:38PMGreenwich
$1101One-way
0 transfers
04:48AM5h50
Edinburgh10:38AMGreenwich
$1461One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Greenwich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Greenwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€96 Average price | €84 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Greenwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Greenwich trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 12:51 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM Edinburgh | 5h14 | 9:54 AM Greenwich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:48 AM Edinburgh | 6h06 | 10:54 AM Greenwich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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LNER operates all train services from Edinburgh to Greenwich. Omio is the only official third party seller for LNER tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Greenwich
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Greenwich run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (539 km) distance in 5h 4m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $34 (€27)
Distance 334 miles (539 km) |
Average train duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 22:32 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $34 (€27)
Train companies: LNER from Edinburgh to Greenwich trainsLNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Greenwich from $34 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
LNER
About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 58m
Cheapest Price
$74 (€59)
LNER frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Greenwich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Greenwich 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 Greenwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Typically, spending 1 to 2 days in Greenwich allows visitors to explore its key attractions such as the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, and Greenwich Park comfortably.
There is no high speed train available from Edinburgh to Greenwich.
Yes, the train journey from Edinburgh to Greenwich is considered scenic, offering views of the Northumberland coastline, quaint villages, and rolling countryside landscapes.
The distance by train from Edinburgh to Greenwich is 334 miles (539 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh to Greenwich.
The first train from Edinburgh to Greenwich leaves at 5:29 AM.
Train ticket prices from Edinburgh to Greenwich can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $74 (€59), while the average price is around $121 (€96).
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Greenwich is by bus, with a cost of around $34 (€27).
The last train from Edinburgh to Greenwich leaves at 10:32 PM.
The train from Edinburgh to Greenwich takes 5h 4m and runs 4 per day.
There is no direct train service currently available from Edinburgh to Greenwich.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Greenwich is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), which connects to Greenwich station (GNW).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Edinburgh to Greenwich.
A day trip from Edinburgh to Greenwich is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 4m, and trains run 4 times per day.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Greenwich
Edinburgh
Greenwich
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Greenwich.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- 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.
WC
- 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,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
- 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Address
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, City of Edinburgh, EH14 1BX
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Slateford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Greenwich is Greenwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Greenwich for your journey to Greenwich from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Greenwich
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
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