Bristol to Edinburgh train
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€197
Average price
€227
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
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 €227 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €197.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bristol for Edinburgh on Wed, May 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 14 the direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
On Wed, May 14 the slowest trains will take 7 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€182 Average price | €108 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
7h 10m Average duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 19m Average duration 14h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Edinburgh train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y22672 · Y22199+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+C71544 | On time 7:06 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h02 | 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| Y21904+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+C71547 | On time 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h54 | 2:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C65944 | On time 7:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h26 | 2:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C65944+C50099 | On time 7:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h44 | 1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Y21905+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+C71551 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h16 | 3:16 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Y21906+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+C71596 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h52 | 3:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 501 km |
Average train duration 6h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Train providers 3 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 18:00 |
Train providers: CrossCountry, East Coast and Virgin Trains trains Bristol to Edinburgh
Find the best trains from Bristol to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, East Coast and Virgin Trains from €105. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Edinburgh from Bristol you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Bristol to Edinburgh train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 6 h 26 min
- Cheapest Price: €105
- CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Edinburgh
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Edinburgh
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Dining
ATM
Taxis
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WC
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Lost and Found Office
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Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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