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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Wick
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€113
Average price
€113
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
276 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Wick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Wick will cost around €113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €113.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Wick on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 9 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 9 h 20 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.
12:32PM9h20
Edinburgh09:52PMWick
€1131One-way
0 transfers
12:32PM9h20
Edinburgh09:52PMWick
€1131One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Wick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Wick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 276 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€105 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Edinburgh to Wick train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 4:57 AM
Last updated at 4:57 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:32 PM Edinburgh | 9h20 | 9:52 PM Wick | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Wick
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Trains from Edinburgh to Wick run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €46 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €46
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 24m |
First train 06:18 |
Last train 16:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €46
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh to Wick trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Wick from €46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 44m
Cheapest Price
€111
ScotRail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Wick
FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Wick easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Wick.
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Wick can start from as little as €49 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Wick is €105; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Wick train time is 8 h 11 min covering the 275 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Wick leaves at 06: 18. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Wick leaves at 16: 51.
There are 4 trains a day from Edinburgh to Wick which require at least one change with ScotRail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Edinburgh to Wick train with ScotRail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Edinburgh to Wick as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Wick by train is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Wick including taking a coach, train or flight.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Wick
Edinburgh
Wick
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Wick.
Haymarket
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- 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.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
Slateford
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Address
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, City of Edinburgh, EH14 1BXDistance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
Public transit options for Slateford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
Edinburgh Gateway
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
Distance to city center
7 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Wick is Wick. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wick for your journey to Wick from Edinburgh.
Wick
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10:10 - 17:14 Saturday 10:10 - 17:14 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Wick
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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