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Train Bristol to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Train Bristol to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$300
Average train trip duration6h 30m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure07:35
Distance307 miles
Latest train departure16:35
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Based on 29 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the power outlets. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at US$143.00

GB train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast

Bristol to Edinburgh Trains

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Information on this train trip

Daily Trains6
Earliest and Latest Train Departures07:35 - 16:35
Minimum PriceUS$143
Average Ticket PriceUS$300
Minimum Trip Duration6h17m
Average Train Trip Duration6h30m
Distance307 miles
Train Companies on This RouteCrossCountry
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bristol - Edinburgh

The average train ticket price from Bristol to Edinburgh is US$300. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Bristol to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Bristol and Edinburgh is around 6h 30m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 17m. This is the time it takes to travel the 312 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Bristol to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Bristol to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Bristol to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with CrossCountry.

Trains travelling between Bristol and Edinburgh leave from Bond St or Filton and arrive at Waverley, Edinburgh Airport, Princes Street.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bristol to Edinburgh is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Edinburgh you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bristol and Edinburgh, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Bristol to Edinburgh.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Edinburgh to Bristol

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