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Westhoughton to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Westhoughton to Edinburgh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €18.64, with average prices for this route around €33.06. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
22:56 Westhoughton	09:05+1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	10h 9m, Changes required		Find Tickets

Westhoughton to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

08:39

Last train

22:56

Departure station

Westhoughton

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

5h 35m

Distance

270 km

Price

€18.64*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Westhoughton to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Westhoughton to Edinburgh during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

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

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 Westhoughton to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group 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.

Westhoughton 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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Westhoughton to Edinburgh Train prices and times

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