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Essex Road to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Essex Road to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €40.68, with average prices for this route around €40.68.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:56 5h 18m, Changes required Essex Road	11:14 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
06:19 5h 1m, Changes required Essex Road	11:20 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
06:56 5h 18m, Changes required Essex Road	12:14 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
07:26 4h 58m, Changes required Essex Road	12:24 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
07:48 5h 17m, Changes required Essex Road	13:05 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
07:56 5h 14m, Changes required Essex Road	13:10 Paris	Find Tickets

Essex Road to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

00:33

Last train

23:48

Departure station

Essex Road

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

4h 43m

Distance

531 km

Price

€40.68*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Essex Road to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Essex Road to Edinburgh during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Essex Road to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Essex Road to Edinburgh, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Essex Road to Edinburgh ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Essex Road to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Essex Road to Edinburgh 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:

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Essex Road to Edinburgh Train prices and times

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