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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
5 h 24 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woking to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Woking to Edinburgh will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Woking to Edinburgh without transferring at least 2 times.
L79364+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
G80209
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Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+
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G80232+
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+
L81432
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G80211+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross
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Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+
G80209
L83244+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
G80209
L79919+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
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L80471 · L82866+
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+
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L81469+
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings CrossOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Woking to Edinburgh 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 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$176 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Woking to Edinburgh:
A flight is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Woking to Edinburgh costing on average $176 (€145).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Woking to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80203+ L83859 | 6:01 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h37 | 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80203+ L82866 · L80471 | 6:06 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h32 | 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80205+ L79529 | 6:37 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h53 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80209+ L83244 | 7:11 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h26 | 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80209+ L84514 · L83871 | 7:13 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h24 | 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80211+ L83874 | 7:43 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h49 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80215+ L79919 | 8:09 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h29 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80216+ L79922 | 8:41 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h46 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80221+ L80491 | 9:05 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h34 | 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L81414+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80224 | 9:33 AM Woking station (WOK) | 6h01 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L83896 · L78917+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80224 | 9:46 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h48 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
L81420+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80226 | 10:03 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h35 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L80980+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ C01966+ G01064 | 10:17 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h50 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80228+ L79934 | 10:40 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h47 | 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L83907 · L78929+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80228 | 10:45 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h42 | 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
L79364+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G25679 | 10:50 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h45 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L81432+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80232 | 11:03 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h39 | 4:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L79369 · L80992+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ C02047 | 11:17 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h52 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 transfers | |
L79940+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80234 | 11:38 AM Woking station (WOK) | 5h53 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80237+ L81444 | 12:03 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h35 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ C02111+ G01069+ L81004 | 12:17 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h53 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80241+ L79946 | 12:40 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h48 | 6:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80241+ L78953 · L83931 | 12:47 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h41 | 6:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
L79387+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G25683 | 12:51 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h41 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80245+ L81456 | 1:03 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h37 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ C02040+ G01073+ L79392 | 1:17 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h54 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ G80247+ L79952 | 1:41 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h52 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80247+ L83943 · L78965 | 1:46 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h47 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ G80251+ L81469 | 2:03 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h34 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ C01984+ G01074+ L81028 | 2:17 PM Woking station (WOK) | 5h48 | 8:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Woking to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $103 (€84) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€84) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Edinburgh — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Edinburgh trip today.
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and dining in the centre during peak season.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Rounding up is common in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service.
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Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh -> Princes Street, Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Woking 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 Woking to Edinburgh trains use the Woking to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh Gateway. Use this guide to compare Woking and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Woking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Woking.
Wi-Fi is available at Woking. ATMs are available at Woking.
Ticket office support is available at Woking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Woking: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woking: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available outside both station entrances. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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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