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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wick to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
8 h 54 m
Average duration
8 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wick to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wick to Edinburgh will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wick for Edinburgh on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 8 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 54 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 8 h 54 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 and train for Wick to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wick to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€103 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wick to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Wick to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:34 AM Wick | 8h54 | 8:28 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wick to Edinburgh
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Trains from Wick to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $56 (€46) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 16:50. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 16:50 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Wick to Edinburgh trainsScotRail trains will get you between Wick and Edinburgh from $56 (€46). 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 Wick to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wick 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 Wick to Edinburgh
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Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10:10 - 17:14 Saturday 10:10 - 17:14 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station building
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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ShoppingParkingDining
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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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