4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€151
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€177
Fastest journey on Oct 10
6 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
6 h 37 m
Trains on Oct 10
26
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh will cost around €177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €151.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Edinburgh without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross2:00 PM6h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1511One-way2 transfers- G80243+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+C4215012:00 PM6h41Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:41 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1511One-way2 transfers
- G80219+W34468+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:00 AM6h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:44 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1511One-way2 transfers
- G80249+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+W344941:00 PM6h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1511One-way2 transfers
- G80248+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+W3449112:30 PM7h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:31 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1511One-way2 transfers
- G80239+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+W3448411:00 AM6h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1511One-way2 transfers
- G80255+W34499+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross2:00 PM6h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1511One-way2 transfers
- G80207+W34459+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross6:00 AM6h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1811One-way2 transfers
- G80214+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+W344637:00 AM6h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1781One-way2 transfers
- G80249+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+W344941:00 PM6h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1511One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €24 by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €59 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 4:53 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Bristol to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14898+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80224 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h04 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
 G01062+ W33941 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h46 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01062 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34472+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80226 | On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G14899+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80228 | On time 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h57 | 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G01064 | On time 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h34 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01064+W33935+ W85182 | On time 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h03 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W34477+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80232 | On time 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h42 | 4:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G14900+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80234 | 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h01 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G00869_G01067+W34286 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h45 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G14901+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80237 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G01069 | On time 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01069+C01372+W85191 | On time 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h07 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G14903+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80245 | On time 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G01073+W34290 | On time 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h48 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01073 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34493+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80251 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h37 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G01074 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h35 | 8:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01074+W34292+W85201 | On time 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h10 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W34498+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80257 | On time 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h36 | 8:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G01080 | On time 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h36 | 9:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01080+W34289 | On time 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h51 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G14906+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80263 | On time 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 9:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G01082 | On time 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h44 | 10:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01082+W34287+W85208 | On time 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h08 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G14908+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80268 | On time 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 10:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G01083 | On time 4:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h34 | 11:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01083+W34291 | On time 4:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h48 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34513+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80273 | On time 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 11:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G00723+G80274 | On time 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h05 | 12:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G00723+W34288+W85210 | On time 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h08 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G14910+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G25678 | On time 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h42 | 12:42 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
| W34459+G80207+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 6:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 12:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W34461+C01937+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h02 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W34463+G80214+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
 G38948+W33753+C42697 | 7:20 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h00 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W34465+G80218+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h57 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W34468+G80219+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h44 | 2:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Edinburgh
Most Bristol to Edinburgh trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to St Andrews Road from Bristol city centre
St Andrews Road is 9 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
St Andrews Road train station facilities and services
St Andrews Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Andrews Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at St Andrews Road: Bike Parking.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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