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Outbound fromShenfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 5h 24m to travel from Shenfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 331 miles (533 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Shenfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £56.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 09:58 | |
| Departure station | Shenfield | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 24m | |
| Distance | 331 miles (533 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £56.90 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Shenfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 5 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Shenfield to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 24 minutes to travel the 331 miles (533 km) from Shenfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or London Overground to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Shenfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £56.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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