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Nelson to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Nelson to Edinburgh, starting from SEK 196.06 and averaging SEK 261.42. The entire journey takes no more than 4 hours 22 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
17:56 4 hours 25 minutes, Changes required Nelson	22:21 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
18:56 4 hours 45 minutes, Changes required Nelson	23:41 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
19:56 10 hours 51 minutes, Changes required Nelson	06:47 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
22:56 10 hours 45 minutes, Changes required Nelson	09:41 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Nelson to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

05:56

Last train

22:56

Departure station

Nelson

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

4 hours 22 minutes

Distance

244 km

Price

SEK 196.06*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Nelson to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Nelson to Edinburgh. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, 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 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 Nelson 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Nelson to Edinburgh ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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

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Trains from Nelson to Edinburgh from SEK 196.06

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Nelson to Edinburgh Train prices and times

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