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Edinburgh to Alderley Edge Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Alderley Edge, starting from £15.50 and averaging £23.10. The entire journey takes no more than 3 hours 45 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	Operator	Find Tickets
23:25 10 hours 42 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh Gateway	10:07 +1 Alderley Edge		Find Tickets
23:45 9 hours 22 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	09:07 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Edinburgh to Alderley Edge Train Route Details

First train

06:12

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Alderley Edge

Journey time

3 hours 45 minutes

Distance

301 km

Price

£15.50*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Alderley Edge

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 Edinburgh to Alderley Edge can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 traveling from Edinburgh to Alderley Edge, 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 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 Edinburgh to Alderley Edge 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 Edinburgh to Alderley Edge more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Alderley Edge 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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Edinburgh to Alderley Edge Train prices and times

Edinburgh to Alderley Edge Train Route Details