How early should I get to Waverley Station Edinburgh?


How early should I get to Waverley Station Edinburgh? Personally, 15 minutes is more than plenty time (without getting too stressed),to get sorted out for seat and luggage, but many people will use the more local trains (e.g. Edinburgh to Glasgow or Fife) like buses and get on just before departure.


Can you bring your own food on VIA Rail?

You can bring your own food on the train (as meals are not included in Economy class), however there are also snacks, meals, and beverages available to purchase on board with cash or credit.


How early should you get to the train station?

When should I arrive at the station? Unless you're taking the Auto Train, plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you need assistance with baggage and/or ticketing, we recommend you arrive 60 minutes early.


Are toilets free at Edinburgh Waverley?

Toilet charges have been scrapped at all of Britain's busiest railway stations, including Edinburgh Waverley. On Monday, London Liverpool Street, London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley became the last of 20 Network Rail stations to make their toilets free to use.


How early should I show up for my train?

Unless you're taking the Auto Train, plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you need assistance with baggage and/or ticketing, we recommend you arrive 60 minutes early.


How early can you board LNER train?

In Edinburgh and London, you can usually board an LNER train around 20 minutes before the train leaves. Before that time, the platform number won't be advertised on any screens, but you might find a slow trickle of people wandering over earlier as some apps/sites will show it before the station boards do!


What do you do before getting on a train?

Pack all of your luggage so that you can easily have everything you'll need with you. Make sure that you can quickly pack the things that you might need to put in at the last available second. Make sure to have a good breakfast, lunch or dinner before you start your journey.


What can you bring on a train?

Each passenger may bring two personal items, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches each, and two carry-on items, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each, onboard. Make sure you have a tag with your name and address on the outside of all your bags.


How early should I board my train?

Arriving at the Station Plan to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart (Auto Train passengers should arrive at the station at least two hours prior to departure).


Is it cheaper to buy train tickets in advance at the station?

Is it okay if we book 30 days ahead ? In general it is cheaper to book long distance trains ahead of time - 10 to 12 weeks is when cheap (but inflexible) tickets are released for sale. At 30 days on most routes there would be a reasonable selection still on sale if you are not too choosy about times.


How early should I get to the train station UK?

For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive in the station 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your train.