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It takes an average of 7h 2m to travel from St Albans City to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 313 miles (503 km). There are normally 74 trains per day travelling from St Albans City to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £57.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:25 | |
| Departure station | St Albans City | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 49m | |
| Distance | 313 miles (503 km) | |
| Frequency | 74 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £57.30 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from St Albans City to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from St Albans City to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 2 minutes to travel from St Albans City to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 49 minutes though. You'll usually find 74 trains per day running along the 313 miles (503 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, Avanti West Coast or Lumo 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 St Albans City 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 £57.30.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Edinburgh (Waverley)?
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. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.