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Elsenham to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Elsenham to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €29.96, with average prices for this route around €29.96.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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16:21 5 hours 47 minutes, Changes required Elsenham (Essex)	22:08 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
16:51 6 hours 14 minutes, Changes required Elsenham (Essex)	23:05 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
16:51 6 hours 25 minutes, Changes required Elsenham (Essex)	23:16 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
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Elsenham to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

06:07

Last train

23:18

Departure station

Elsenham

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

5 hours 44 minutes

Distance

501 km

Price

€29.96*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Elsenham to Edinburgh

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 Elsenham to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Elsenham 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%

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 Elsenham 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%

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

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Elsenham to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Elsenham to Edinburgh train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Elsenham to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Elsenham to Edinburgh Train Route Details