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The average train between Basingstoke and Edinburgh takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 59m
Duration
443 mi
Distance
£185
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 41m
£152–230

Basingstoke to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 52m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 50m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 41m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 50m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 41m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 443.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 41m.

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