The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Maidenhead
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
5 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Maidenhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Maidenhead will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh for Maidenhead on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 519 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 6 h 12 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, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Maidenhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Maidenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €73.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€109 Average price | €50 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Maidenhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Maidenhead trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:48 AM Edinburgh | 6h12 | 11:00 AM Maidenhead | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:24 AM Edinburgh | 5h39 | 2:03 PM Maidenhead | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Maidenhead
Distance 322 miles (519 km) |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€73) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 32m |
First train 02:37 |
Last train 23:25 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Edinburgh to Maidenhead start from as low as $89 (€73) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $133 (€109) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Maidenhead trainsLNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Maidenhead from $31 (€25). 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 Maidenhead
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Maidenhead
- 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 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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