The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Newquay
Cheapest price
$254
Average price
$257
Fastest journey
10 h 41 m
Average duration
12 h 19 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
629 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Newquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Newquay will cost around $257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $254.
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh for Newquay on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 629 km distance in an average of 12 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 41 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 16 h 34 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 bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. 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 bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €140.
Distance: 390 miles (629 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€217 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest | €166 Average price |
12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 54m Average total duration 17h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Newquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Newquay trains for tomorrow, 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 | 11h16 | 4:04 PM Newquay | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Edinburgh | 10h41 | 6:11 PM Newquay | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Edinburgh | 10h44 | 8:14 PM Newquay | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Edinburgh | 16h34 | 8:04 AM Newquay | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Newquay
Trains from Edinburgh to Newquay run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $171 (€140) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 390 miles (629 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 390 miles (629 km) |
Average train duration 11h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $171 (€140) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 10h 40m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 23:25 |
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Newquay
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Newquay 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 Newquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Newquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- 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.
- Car Park: 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 the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed The ticket office is will not be open in 2022.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- 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 the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Waiting area under canopy
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop in the car park at the front of the station
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