Croydon to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
| First train | 03:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:45 | |
| Departure station | Croydon | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 10m | |
| Distance | 340 miles (548 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern, Lumo |
Travelling from Croydon to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Croydon to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 3 minutes to travel from Croydon to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 10 minutes though. You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 340 miles (548 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 London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or East Midlands Railway 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 Croydon 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!
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Cheap train tickets from Croydon to Edinburgh (Waverley)
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