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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Edinburgh train prices and times

Looking to travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as S$ 112.18, with average prices for this route around S$ 112.18.

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

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
23:57 10h 10m, No direct Heathrow Terminal 5	10:07 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)		Find Tickets
23:57 11h 12m, No direct Heathrow Terminal 5	11:09 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Edinburgh train route details

First train

00:07

Last train

23:57

Departure station

Heathrow Terminal 5

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

5h 29m

Distance

529 km

Price

S$ 112.18*

Train Operators

Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Edinburgh

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Edinburgh, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Heathrow Terminal 5 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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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Edinburgh train prices and times

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