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Outbound fromCraven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 7h 8m to travel from Craven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 243 miles (391 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Craven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £41.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:05 | |
| Departure station | Craven Arms | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 29m | |
| Distance | 243 miles (391 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £41.30 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Craven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Craven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 8 minutes to travel from Craven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 29 minutes though. You'll usually find 22 trains per day running along the 243 miles (391 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or Transport for Wales to get to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Craven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £41.30.
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Cheap train tickets from Craven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley)
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Craven Arms to Edinburgh (Waverley) is right for you.
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