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Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 Train prices and times
Looking to travel from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £62.40, with average prices for this route around £62.40.
To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
08:00 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 13:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 |   | Find Tickets |
08:30 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 14:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 | | Find Tickets |
09:00 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 14:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 | | Find Tickets |
09:24 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 15:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 |  | Find Tickets |
09:30 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 15:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 | | Find Tickets |
10:00 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 15:46 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 Train Route Details
First train
05:40
Last train
23:45
Journey time
5h 6m
Distance
529 km
Price
£62.40*
How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5
Traveling in off-peak train times
Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.