Edinburgh Train Travel
Trains from Edinburgh to rest of Scotland
Scotland's rail network is quite limited and train travel is, therefore, complemented by buses and coaches. But it's actually better to go by train to some places near Edinburgh because it's faster, more comfortable and the prices are roughly the same if you get an off peak return ticket.
For train trips in Scotland you have to take First Scotrail, the only local train operator. For cheap train travel remember to take the train after 9:30am when tickets are much cheaper. Buy your return tickets before boarding the train to pay the lowest fare.
Trains from Edinburgh to most places in Scotland are very frequent -- up to one every half an hour or an hour -- so a day trip to Stirling or Dundee gives you plenty of time to explore the towns and return whenever you like on the same day. Remember to pick up a train times leaflet from the Travel Centre at Waverley train station to help you plan your return journey.
Where to go by train from Edinburgh
- Glasgow Edinburgh train - The culture and entertainment capital of Scotland
- Stirling Edinburgh train - The historic town associated with William Wallace
- North Berwick Edinburgh train - A lovely village with great beaches in East Lothian
- North Queensferry Edinburgh train - Cross over the Fort Railway Bridge to a tiny village with great views over the Firth of Forth
- Fort William Edinburgh train - The perfect base for exploring the Highlands and home of the Jacobite Steam Train
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All Edinburgh train travel articles:
See the articles below for more information on travelling by train to and from Edinburgh.
London train to Edinburgh All the information you need on cheap train tickets and train travel between London to Edinburgh.
London train to Glasgow All the information you need on cheap train tickets and train travel between London to Glasgow.
Edinburgh Waverley train station Waverley Station is located at the very centre of Edinburgh. Here's how to find it and how to find your way around it.
Trains from Edinburgh to other places in Scotland The best places in Scotland to travel by train from Edinburgh, from North Berwick nearby to cosmopolitan Glasgow and the Highlands.
Edinburgh train times Where to find Edinburgh train times online.
Train tickets and reservations How to find the best possible fare in the complicated UK train fare system.
Train travel web links Links to other online train travel resources.
Online Tickets at TheTrainLine Guide to using TheTrainLine to get cheap rail tickets.
General rail travel information Information for train travel from or to Edinburgh -- buying tickets, taking your bike on the train and being in the train station on time.
Also see:
Cheap London flights to Edinburgh All the information you need on finding cheap flights between London to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh travel guide How to travel to and from Edinburgh by different means of transport.
