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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to North Berwick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to North Berwick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to North Berwick:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to North Berwick costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to North Berwick take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
The journey is about 18m faster (33m by train vs 51m by car) and roughly $39 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $53 (€43)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to North Berwick
How to get from Edinburgh to North Berwick by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to North Berwick is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L881618:18 AM0h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:42 AMNorth Berwick station (NBW)$141One-way0 transfers
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L881618:18 AM0h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:42 AMNorth Berwick station (NBW)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L881618:18 AM0h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:42 AMNorth Berwick station (NBW)$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
W8411911:37 AM0h33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:10 PMNorth Berwick station (NBW)$141One-way0 transfers
W8410810:40 AM0h33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:13 AMNorth Berwick station (NBW)$141One-way0 transfers
W840959:39 AM0h33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:12 AMNorth Berwick station (NBW)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to North Berwick:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to North Berwick costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to North Berwick take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and North Berwick as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in North Berwick station (NBW).
- Travel with Lothian Buses, East Coast Buses to go to North Berwick by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to North Berwick by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with East Coast Buses.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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