Find trains to Edinburgh

The majority of trains to Edinburgh from across the UK arrive at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, the city’s main terminal. Its position between the New and Old parts of the city centre gives passengers on Edinburgh trains excellent access to the many historic buildings, monuments and attractions on offer. The distance is a short one by taxi, car hire, rideshare or cycle from Edinburgh Waverley to the Old Town is a short one. It’s close enough to walk even with heavy luggage, so you won’t need public transport like buses or trains. If you have cheap train tickets to Edinburgh, why not take advantage of them to explore the many attractions, including some between the two locations. Edinburgh Dungeon, the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral and the National Library of Scotland are all situated in or near the Old City. Public bus 35 from North Bridge and 45 from South Bridge can take you to the National Museum of Scotland at the southern end, but you can walk to the historic Edinburgh Castle and Princess Street Gardens to the west of the city centre.

If you arrive on Edinburgh trains and wish to explore the city without the bother of carrying your bags along, there are luggage storage facilities at Edinburgh Waverley to lighten the load. This is a convenient service for passengers travelling on Edinburgh trains for day trips or for those in transit to other locations with time to spare before departure. Visitors with train tickets to Edinburgh who arrive before their check-in time can also benefit from using the luggage storage lockers at Waverley station for short periods. You can leave your bags at an independent company at Platform 2 not far from the Carlton Road entrance to the station; it’s open from early morning until late evening. If you’re travelling with very heavy bags, you can reserve space in advance. The storage facilities offer round-the-clock security for travellers on trains to Edinburgh with valuable luggage.

If you’re arriving by rail to Edinburgh, you can take advantage of a range of facilities at Edinburgh Waverley station. At the Travel Centre, you can find a ticket office and vending machines for onward travel to other Scottish cities. Toilets with baby changing facilities are located near the office, as are showers, offering convenience and comfort for travellers after long journeys. Cashpoints, photo booths, public telephones and a lost property office are some of the other amenities. A selection of retail stores and restaurants are available for refreshments and shopping. Passengers with limited mobility travelling on trains to Edinburgh will find accessible toilets and lifts, tactile strips and induction loops to help them get around the terminal; there are also step-free exits. Beyond intercity, commuter rail and bus links, Europcar has an onsite location near Platform 2, while Enterprise has an office near the New Street Car Park. If you prefer, bike-sharing facilities are available close to Edinburgh Waverley, , with taxis and rideshare pick-ups as additional transport options from the station.

UK citizens and permanent residents don’t need a passport or visa for Edinburgh trains; a valid driving licence, national ID card or proof of age card is sufficient. These are also accepted forms of ID for foreign nationals living in the UK, but taking your passport along in case of emergencies is recommended.

The ticket price can vary depending on general demand and more importantly where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from a popular departure point like Manchester for instance, prices usually start around £164. London and Aberdeen are other options, with prices usually starting from around £214 and £281 respectively.

Edinburgh Turnhouse is best served by Edinburgh Waverley. There you’ll find a number of trains that can get you to your destination. Major cities accessible by train from Edinburgh Waverley are Manchester and London.

Some of the options we’ve found for trains to Edinburgh Turnhouse are Cross Country, Scotrail, and Avanti West Coast. Typically, your options for trains to Edinburgh Turnhouse will be determined by the route you take.

£39 is the average one-way price to Edinburgh Turnhouse this week. For the next 3 months, we predict the price of tickets to Edinburgh Turnhouse to remain steady. We recommend booking when you can, as seats may be limited.

If you are travelling from Edinburgh Waverley station, Edinburgh York Place station or Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride station to the centre of Edinburgh Turnhouse, then the most direct route is 7.0 mi, 7.1 mi and 1.0 mi, respectively.

You will need to travel 0.4 mi to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Castle, 0.0 mi to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Waverley Station, and 3.1 mi to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Zoo.