Trains tickets from Bristol to Edinburgh

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Edinburgh.

Bus
Average Price$34 - $154Average Duration14h 5m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$85 - $710Average Duration6h 27m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$91 - $91Average Duration8h 10m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Bristol to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 6 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day
6h 27mAverage Duration
$85Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bristol to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$353
Average train trip duration6h 27m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure7:33am
Distance312 miles (502 km)
Latest train departure4:44pm

Bristol to Edinburgh Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/29
$147
04/30
$163
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$131
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$130
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to Edinburgh was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $130

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $130 to $390 for a train ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-05-06.

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.

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Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, 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 60 m 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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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