North Berwick to Edinburgh Trains From £8.90*

It takes around half an hour to get from North Berwick to Edinburgh with ScotRail.

North Berwick is a seaside town on the North Sea coast in East Lothian, near Edinburgh. So, on your journey, you can enjoy views of the Firth of Forth as you head towards the Scottish capital.

ScotRail operates the majority of rail services in Scotland, connecting prominent cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. It also links these urban centres and smaller towns like Livingston and Galashiels, along with cross-border services to various destinations in Northern England.

Departing from North Berwick

North Berwick Station is located along Station Road in the centre of the town, close to North Berwick Golf Club. ScotRail predominantly serves this station.

Local buses stop along Station Road or Dirleton Avenue, while taxi services can drop you off at the station’s entrance. It also has 96 car parking spaces that are available seven days a week.

Main stops

There are five stops from North Berwick to Edinburgh Waverley. These are: Drem, Longniddry, Prestonpans, Wallyford, and Musselburgh.

These stops may change due to scheduling alterations, train faults, engineering works, or simply poor weather. So, it’s advised that you plan ahead and check before you travel.

Planning ahead can also get you a cheaper fare if you book your train tickets early. If you want to buy cheap train tickets, then adding a Railcard for a discount and using TrainPal to find the cheapest fares is recommended.

Arriving at Edinburgh Waverley

Edinburgh Waverley is one of the most scenic stations in the UK. It still has its old-world 19th-century charms while continuing to be a convenient, quick, and modern station. Its excellent public transport connections only enhance its desirable status.

Edinburgh Waverley lies between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ towns in the middle of the city, near Waverley Gardens and the Walter Scott Monument. You can explore the city on foot from the station if you wish, as there’s plenty to do nearby, including the Scottish National Gallery, the Edinburgh Dungeon, and the Royal Mile in the ‘old’ town, or the shops, restaurants, and neoclassical architecture of the ‘new’ town. Although, if you prefer, public buses and trams on Princes Street can help you explore the city faster.

Several UK rail operators depart from this station, such as LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, and TransPennine Express.

ScotRail train classes

• Standard Class: Passengers benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient plug sockets for all devices.
• First Class: ScotRail does not offer a First Class ticket from North Berwick to Edinburgh Waverley.

ScotRail train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Reservations are highly recommended, as each train has only two cycle spaces. To avoid disappointment, it’s best to book early.
• Children: Offer allows children aged 5 to 15 to travel for £1 each when accompanied by an adult. Children under five can travel for free.
• Passenger Assist: Boarding and alighting assistance, luggage carrying, and support for station issues ensure a smooth and successful trip.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.