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It takes an average of 8h 7m to travel from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 331 miles (533 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £82.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:31 | |
| Departure station | Stratford (London) | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 2m | |
| Distance | 331 miles (533 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £82.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 5 hours 2 minutes
If you want to travel from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train to take around 8 hours 7 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 8 trains per day running on this route, which spans 331 miles (533 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Edinburgh (Waverley). You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or Greater Anglia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh (Waverley) start from £82.60 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The price of train tickets from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh (Waverley) starts at £82.60 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.