Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

London North Eastern Railway
London Overground

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway

Trains to Edinburgh Gateway from South Acton

First train

09:18

Last train

10:09

Departure stationSouth Acton
Arrival stationEdinburgh Gateway
Journey time

From 5h 51m

Distance

331 miles (533 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

London North Eastern Railway, London Overground, ScotRail

What are the train times from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway?

Get from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway in as little as 5 hours 51 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.

The average train journey from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway takes around 5 hours 56 minutes. There are around 0 trains that operate on this route daily.

As there are no direct trains between South Acton and Edinburgh Gateway, you'll need to make 3 changes.

London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail and London Overground trains run on this route.

Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.

With our Journey Planner, you can check live train times, compare prices and check routes.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway?

Want to know more about your journey from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between South Acton and Edinburgh Gateway by train?

The fastest journey time by train from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway?

No, there are no direct train services from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway. Travelling from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

How close is South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway by train?

South Acton and Edinburgh Gateway are around 331 miles (533 km) apart. The fastest trains can cover this distance in approximately 5 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the best way to travel from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway?

To travel from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway, we think the best way is to take the train! Trains are comfortable and train journeys on this route take around 5 hours and 56 minutes, with the fastest trains taking 5 hours and 51 minutes - take a look at our Journey Planner for more information.

How do I find cheap train tickets from South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for South Acton to Edinburgh Gateway is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link