The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$218
Average price
$243
Fastest journey
5 h 46 m
Average duration
6 h 32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh will cost around $243 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $218.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bristol for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 6 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 1 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.
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C41062Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bristol to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 502 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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$169 Average Price | $85 Average Price | $56 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bristol to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P29610+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C41060 | On time 8:00 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 2:39 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
C74901+ P22794+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C41060 | On time 8:01 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 2:39 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
P22586+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C41062 | On time 8:30 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h04 | 3:34 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
C75328+ P22795+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C41062 | On time 8:33 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h01 | 3:34 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
C75328 | On time 8:33 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 3:10 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75328+ W01952 | On time 8:33 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h46 | 2:19 pm Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Edinburgh.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Edinburgh
Trains from Bristol to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 but you can travel from only $32 by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 45m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 18:00 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo, Cross Country from Bristol to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Edinburgh from $32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Edinburgh
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- 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, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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