The cheapest and fastest trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$230
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $230 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) without transferring at least once.
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+
W34011 · W339418:32 AM5h47London Liverpool Street (LST)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1221One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
G802169:37 AM4h50London Liverpool Street (LST)2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1221One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
G802118:37 AM4h55London Liverpool Street (LST)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1451One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
G802098:04 AM4h33London Liverpool Street (LST)12:37 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1751One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
C02036+
G010609:07 AM5h03London Liverpool Street (LST)2:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1891One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
G802098:04 AM4h33London Liverpool Street (LST)12:37 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1751One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
G802159:04 AM4h34London Liverpool Street (LST)1:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2231One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
G802037:04 AM4h34London Liverpool Street (LST)11:38 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2801One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
G801985:59 AM4h39London Liverpool Street (LST)10:38 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2541One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
G802169:37 AM4h50London Liverpool Street (LST)2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1221One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $67 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A flight is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $67 (€54).
A flight is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $123 (€99).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
The journey is about 2h 15m faster (4h 51m by train vs 7h 6m by car) and roughly $101 (€81) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($123 (€99) vs $223 (€180)). 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.
Live departures
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C02010 · GR038700 · G80211+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross | Delayed 6:33 AM 7:07 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST) | 6h25 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
G80171 · GR037000+ K61678+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross | Delayed 6:45 AM 7:19 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST) | 6h51 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ G80198 | 5:59 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 4h39 | 10:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ C02049+ G66982 | 6:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 5h06 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ G80199 | 6:32 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 5h01 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ G80203 | 7:04 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 4h34 | 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ C02010+ G01055 | 7:07 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 5h05 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 17:01. The fastest train covers the 331 miles (534 km) distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 4:59 AM |
Last train 5:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Liverpool Street (LST) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $25 (€20). 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 London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- 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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