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It takes an average of 6h 26m to travel from Northampton to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 273 miles (439 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Northampton to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £23.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:12 | |
| Departure station | Northampton | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 40m | |
| Distance | 273 miles (439 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Travelling from Northampton to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Northampton to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 26 minutes to travel from Northampton to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 40 minutes though. You'll usually find 42 trains per day running along the 273 miles (439 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 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 Northampton 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 £23.50.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Northampton to Edinburgh (Waverley)?
The price of train tickets from Northampton to Edinburgh (Waverley) starts at £23.50 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.