Edinburgh (Waverley) Station

Edinburgh (Waverley) Station

Train travel to Edinburgh (Waverley) guide

Opened in 1846, Edinburgh Waverley is a major transportation hub connecting Edinburgh, situated between the city's Old and New Towns, and various popular cities across the UK. As the second busiest train station in Scotland, it offers convenient transportation from various providers, including LNER, TransPennine and ScotRail. Notable areas which are directly accessible via Edinburgh Waverley include London King's Cross, Manchester Airport Station and Glasgow Queen Street amongst countless others.

Within a 10-minute walk, you can access iconic attractions like Princes Street Gardens, an oasis with landscaped gardens and views of Edinburgh Castle, and Scott Monument, a striking Gothic tower honoring Sir Walter Scott, offering panoramic city views. Don't miss out on the beauty of the station itself - a fascinating blend of historic and modern elements that unites Victorian ironwork and expansive glass roofing for a bright and open atmosphere.

Which train companies run trains to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

Providers that offer services to and from Edinburgh (Waverley) include: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Grand Central, LNER and Lumo. Please note that journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with.

What are Edinburgh (Waverley)'s opening hours?

For Edinburgh (Waverley), the first train typically departs at 0:00 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Edinburgh (Waverley)

Edinburgh (Waverley) has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Edinburgh (Waverley)?

With frequent trains to Edinburgh (Waverley) from hubs like London, London Kings Cross, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.

Edinburgh (Waverley) Live Timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Edinburgh (Waverley). Check it now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Newcastle18:078WCrossCountry
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Edinburgh (Waverley) to North Berwick18:137ScotRail
On time
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Dundee18:152CrossCountry
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
North Berwick to Edinburgh (Waverley)17:561ScotRail
On time

Station Details

Address: Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB

Facilities

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ATM

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Bicycle rental

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Bicycle parking

Bicycle parking

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Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi

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Payphone

Payphone

Cards and coins

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Post box

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Refreshments

Refreshments

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Seating facilities

Seating facilities

First class lounge

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Toilet

Toilet

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Tourist information office

Tourist information office

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Trolleys

Trolleys

Ticket Office

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Ticket buying and collection

Ticket office open

Ticket machine

Use Oyster cards

Oyster top-up

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Transport links

Bus service

Car park

Cabstand

Metro service

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Accessibility and mobility access

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Accessible ticket machine

Ramp for train access

Accessible toilet

Wheelchairs

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General Services Information

Customer support

Left luggage

Lost property

Currency exchange