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Speed towards the Caledonian capital of culture and comedy

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Edinburgh Waverley - with no booking fees!
In a 2022 study, Timeout found Edinburgh to be the best city in the world to visit, beating Berlin, Manchester, and New York. We may be biased, but we can certainly see why.

Framed by ancient volcanoes and hills, Edinburgh's history and culture are visible all along its cobbled streets.

Edinburgh Waverley is the second-largest railway station in the UK and as such serves as a local traffic hub offering train services to Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Inverness, as well as trains south to Newcastle, Leeds, and London.
Population
464,990
Fact About Edinburgh
Thanks to its 112 parks, Edinburgh has more trees per head of population than any other UK city

Popular trains to Edinburgh

London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Thursday 16 May 2024
From
£42.20
330% greener than a car

York to Edinburgh

Wednesday 29 May 2024
From
£21.80
330% greener than a car

Newcastle to Edinburgh

Wednesday 15 May 2024
From
£13.20
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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If it’s not happening here, it’s not happening.

Edinburgh is a cosmopolitan city built on a series of extinct volcanoes and is positively erupting with things to see and do.

Aside from the world-famous Festival and Fringe events, the city offers fantastic views, hidden gems, wild surrounding countryside, and boundless creative art experiences.

Plus, when you join LNER Perks you'll get £5 free and 2% credit back every time you travel with us.

Things to do in Edinburgh

We've pulled together lists of the best things to do in Edinburgh. Find some inspiration before your trip or save it for some train reading.

Shopping in Edinburgh

Fill your bags with gifts (for yourself or for loved ones) at Edinburgh's wide range of luxury and independent shops.

Trains to St James Quarter

Welcome to St James Quarter – where shopping, dining, and unforgettable experiences come together in style.

Nothing Beats Musical Routes

National Rail has partnered with renowned British DJ and broadcaster, Jo Whiley, to ignite a passion for exploring the roots of British music through train travel. Embark on a journey with Window Seater app with a variety of short audio guides narrating the vibrant tales of Britain's musical landscapes, both past and present.

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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

13th Sep - 14th Sep

South Shields-born Sarah Millican followed an unusual path to fame. Left unexpectedly by her husband in 2004, she moved back home with her parents and started taking writing workshops as an outlet for processing her emotions. Her first ever stand-up gig was in a Newcastle pub called The Dog & Parrot, which had a fringe theatre upstairs. Although she had no idea what she was doing, Millican drew on the pain of her failed marriage and connected with the audience… from then on, she was hooked on live comedy.

Tickets from £37.25

The Magic of Motown

25th Jan

Seen by over a million people! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Gin & Rum Festival

14th Oct

Discover new favourites with samples from over 120 of the best gins and rums on the market, plus themed bars, music from award-winning DJs and live entertainment.

Tickets from £15.00
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McFlying to Edinburgh

Ever wondered what pop star Tom Fletcher likes to get up to with his family?

Recently Tom, wife Gionvana and his children took a trip First Class with LNER to visit Edinburgh. Check out their day on Tom's Instagram.

We hope they booked their Family Return to save some money and enjoyed some tasty food from our First Class menu.

*Not an ad and Tom has no affiliation to LNER (other than loving his journeys with us by the looks of it)

RELATED FAQS

Which rail lines go through Edinburgh Waverley?

The main train lines running through Edinburgh Waverley station are LNER, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, TransPennine Express, and Caledonian Sleeper.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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