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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Orpington to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orpington to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orpington to Edinburgh will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
Of the 1 trains that leave Orpington for Edinburgh on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 553 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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.
8:56 AM5h31Orpington2:27 PMEdinburgh$1361One-way0 transfers
- 8:56 AM5h31Orpington2:27 PMEdinburgh$1361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Orpington to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orpington to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $105 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Orpington to Edinburgh:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orpington to Edinburgh costing on average $105 (€84).
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orpington to Edinburgh costing on average $136 (€109).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
Live departures
Orpington to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Orpington to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:56 AM Orpington | 5h31 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Orpington to Edinburgh
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Trains from Orpington to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $123 (€98) but you can travel from only $54 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 343 miles (553 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 343 miles (553 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€98) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 5:36 AM |
Last train 6:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern from Orpington to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Southeastern trains will get you between Orpington and Edinburgh from $54 (€43). 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 Orpington to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orpington 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 Orpington to Edinburgh
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 21:00 Saturday 06:05 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2, 3/4 + 5- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platforms1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on either side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E, near the exit from platform 5
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LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket 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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