Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
| First train | 03:02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:07 | |
| Departure station | Welwyn Garden City | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 40m | |
| Distance | 311 miles (501 km) | |
| Frequency | 55 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Caledonian Sleeper, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 4 hours 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 1 minute to travel the 311 miles (501 km) from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 55 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or Thameslink 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 Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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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