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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum with major collections in science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wallyford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wallyford to Edinburgh will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wallyford for Edinburgh on Fri, Jul 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest trains will take 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wallyford to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wallyford to Edinburgh:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wallyford to Edinburgh costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (12m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Wallyford to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:41 AM Wallyford | 0h11 | 11:52 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:41 PM Wallyford | 0h11 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Wallyford | 0h12 | 1:22 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Wallyford | 0h11 | 1:51 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:44 PM Wallyford | 0h11 | 2:55 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:13 PM Wallyford | 0h11 | 3:24 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:44 PM Wallyford | 0h12 | 3:56 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:41 PM Wallyford | 0h10 | 4:51 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:33 PM Wallyford | 0h11 | 5:44 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:44 PM Wallyford | 0h11 | 5:55 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:13 PM Wallyford | 0h12 | 6:25 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:46 PM Wallyford | 0h11 | 6:57 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Wallyford | 0h13 | 7:48 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
![]() | 8:14 AM Wallyford | 0h11 | 8:25 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Wallyford to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 6:24 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Scotland’s flagship museum with major collections in science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
The principal fine art gallery in central Edinburgh, known for Scottish and European masterpieces in a prime Princes Street Gardens setting.
A landmark portrait gallery celebrating Scotland’s people through art, photography, and decorative interiors in a striking neo-Gothic building.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street, linking the castle and Holyroodhouse through closes, shops, courtyards, and major landmarks.
One of the city’s best viewpoints, known for sunrise and sunset photos, monuments, and broad views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.
The city’s famous volcanic peak in Holyrood Park, offering one of the best outdoor walks and panoramic views in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of minced offal, oats, onion, and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns Night suppers.
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions. Though originating in the northeast, it is a classic dish widely served in Edinburgh.
A small double-crust meat pie, usually filled with spiced minced lamb or mutton. It is a traditional Scottish bakery staple and a common quick bite in Edinburgh.
Long-established Edinburgh favourite serving modern Scottish dishes in a warm, relaxed setting. Good choice for haggis, seafood, and seasonal local produce.
Well-known gastropub by celebrated local chefs, offering refined Scottish pub food and a polished but comfortable atmosphere in Stockbridge.
Established seafood restaurant known for high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish, with a smart city-centre setting suited to a more upscale meal.
Costs are high by UK standards, especially for central hotels. Pubs and casual dining are manageable, but attractions and festival periods raise overall daily spend.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not already included. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not usually expected for counter service, pubs, or coffee shops, but small tips are appreciated.
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Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh -> Princes Street, Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wallyford 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.

Most Wallyford to Edinburgh trains use the Wallyford to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Wallyford and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wallyford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Wallyford.
Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wallyford: Parking.
Available at Wallyford: Bike Parking.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are 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: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, 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.
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