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Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. 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 flight costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $112 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames:
A flight is $85 (€70) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames costing on average $112 (€91).
A flight is $104 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames costing on average $130 (€106).
Other travel options to Henley-on-Thames take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
The journey is about 1h 51m faster (5h 20m by train vs 7h 11m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($130 (€106) vs $137 (€112)). 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.
Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames by bus, train, or flight
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Why should you book Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Lumo?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Lumo, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Lumo with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames
Trains from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $130 (€106) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 319 miles (514 km) distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 319 miles (514 km) |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $130 (€106) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 10:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Lumo, London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames trainsLumo, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh and Henley-on-Thames from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames 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 Henley-on-Thames, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames
- 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 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station. This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park adjacent to station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
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