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St Helens to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Helens to Edinburgh, starting from KRW 30,341 and averaging KRW 30,341. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 4m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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07:14
3h 4m, Changes required
St Helens Central
10:18
Edinburgh (Waverley)
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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08:14
3h 23m, Changes required
St Helens Central
11:37
Edinburgh (Waverley)
NorthernAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express
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08:29
3h 8m, Changes required
St Helens Central
11:37
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine Express
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08:29
3h 21m, Changes required
St Helens Central
11:50
Edinburgh Gateway
TransPennine ExpressScotRail
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09:14
3h 4m, Changes required
St Helens Central
12:18
Edinburgh (Waverley)
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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09:57
3h 36m, Changes required
St Helens Central
13:33
Paris
NorthernTransPennine Express
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St Helens to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:00
Last train
Last train
20:28
Departure station
Departure station
St Helens
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
3h 4m
Distance
Distance
280 km
Price
Price
KRW 30,341*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from St Helens to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from St Helens to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Helens 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 to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from St Helens to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

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 St Helens to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Helens to Edinburgh train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.