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Scotland’s capital city and one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, Edinburgh sees over a million visitors a year!

Trains to Edinburgh

The majority of trains to Edinburgh are operated by East Coast.  Services along the East Coast line via York are also run by Cross Country Trains and along the West coast line toward Birmingham they are operated by Virgin Trains and First TransPennine.  ScotRail operate sleeper trains to London and rail services to the rest of Scotland from Edinburgh.  Getting to Edinburgh by train is hassle free with a choice of services from London linking the countries two capitals, running from either London Kings Cross or London Euston.

DIRECT Trains To Edinburgh From...

From...       Time       Frequency
London       4hr30min 2 per hour
Newcastle    1hr30min 2 per hour
York           2hr30min 3 per hour
Leeds         3hr          1 per hour
Glasgow      50mins    4 per hour
Aberdeen    2hr20min 1 per hour
Birmingham 4 hrs       1 per 2hours

Trains to Edinburgh Stations

Most trains to Edinburgh terminate at Edinburgh station, fomerly Edinburgh Waverly station which is in the centre of the city.  There are many suburban and urban stations in and around Edinbrugh, including Edinburgh Haymarket station slightly to the west of the city centre and Edinburgh Park rail station in the western suburbs.

Sleeper Trains to Edinburgh 

ScotRail operate sleeper services to Edinburgh from London Kings Cross station, click here for more info, and how to book a british rail seated sleeper. 

Why Take the Train to Edinburgh?

The historic Edinburgh Castle overlooks the city and is one of the most popular places to visit with an amazing history with hundreds of stories and tales to be told. An open top bus tour is a great way to see the city passing through the medieval Old Town and back to the 18th century Georgian New Town. Edinburgh is also very accessible by foot, the Royal Mile is a great place to start with its collection of museums and visitor centres. Sights such as Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Hollyroodhouse, Scottish Parliament and National Galleries of Scotland should all be high on your agenda.

Edinburgh offers a great variety in nightlife with great places to eat and drink whether you are in the Old or New Towns all with their own history and style. Before your visit check to see whats on in Edinburgh with festivals happening throughout the year.