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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
It's difficult to get from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
6:55 AM5h41Glenfinnan12:36 PMEdinburgh$1161One-way1 transfer- 11:01 AM5h35Glenfinnan4:36 PMEdinburgh$1161One-way1 transfer
- 4:54 PM5h40Glenfinnan10:34 PMEdinburgh$1161One-way1 transfer
- 11:01 AM5h35Glenfinnan4:36 PMEdinburgh$1161One-way1 transfer
- 4:54 PM5h40Glenfinnan10:34 PMEdinburgh$1161One-way1 transfer
- 6:55 AM5h41Glenfinnan12:36 PMEdinburgh$1161One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Glenfinnan to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh:
A bus is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh costing on average $93 (€74).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€74) compared to roughly $99 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 5h 18m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Glenfinnan to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Glenfinnan to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 AM Glenfinnan | 5h41 | 12:36 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 11:01 AM Glenfinnan | 5h35 | 4:36 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 4:54 PM Glenfinnan | 5h40 | 10:34 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€51) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 17:19. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€51) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 6:45 AM |
Last train 5:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glenfinnan and Edinburgh from $64 (€51). 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 Glenfinnan to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glenfinnan to Edinburgh
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from by the telephone box on the main road, A830
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
HotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation 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.
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