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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan North Western (WGN) 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 Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 15 trains that leave Wigan North Western (WGN) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Fri, Jun 19, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
W342917:38 PM2h43Wigan North Western (WGN)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$461One-way0 transfers- W342137:38 AM2h41Wigan North Western (WGN)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$521One-way0 transfers
- W34288+
W852108:38 PM3h03Wigan North Western (WGN)11:41 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$741One-way1 transfer - W34023+W851646:28 AM3h13Wigan North Western (WGN)9:41 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$741One-way1 transfer
- W342903:38 PM2h42Wigan North Western (WGN)6:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$781One-way0 transfers
- W342861:38 PM2h40Wigan North Western (WGN)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1101One-way0 transfers
- W342137:38 AM2h41Wigan North Western (WGN)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$521One-way0 transfers
- W3394111:38 AM2h41Wigan North Western (WGN)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$821One-way0 transfers
- W341449:38 AM2h42Wigan North Western (WGN)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$821One-way0 transfers
- W342903:38 PM2h42Wigan North Western (WGN)6:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$781One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $80 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $80 (€65).
A train is $129 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $194 (€158).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 16m faster (2h 48m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly $50 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($64 (€53) vs $114 (€93)). 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.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34213 | On time 7:38 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h41 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85174 · W85168 | On time 8:42 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h55 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34144 | On time 9:38 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h42 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01369+W85177 | On time 10:38 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h54 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33941 | On time 11:38 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h41 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33935+W85182 | On time 12:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h58 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34286 | On time 1:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h40 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01372+W85191 | On time 2:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 3h02 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34290 | On time 3:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h42 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85197 · W85201 | On time 4:43 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h57 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34289 | On time 5:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h46 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34287+W85208 | On time 6:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 3h03 | 9:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34291 | On time 7:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h43 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34288+W85210 | On time 8:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 3h03 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 8:38 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Wigan North Western (WGN) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $34 (€28). 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 Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan North Western (WGN) 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.
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Popular train stations from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 05:15 - 18:45 Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is located in the subway; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Behind the ticket office to the rear of the drop off area and Taxi rank
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Rail replacement bus pick up point can be found on the station car park.
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LockersShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost 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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