The average train between Blackwater and Edinburgh takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Blackwater 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.
Trains run hourly between Blackwater and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackwater is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 28m • 3 changes



5h 40m • 3 changes



5h 34m • 3 changes



5h 50m • 3 changes



8h 3m • 3 changes



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5h 49m • 3 changes



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12h 11m • 3 changes



6h 18m • 3 changes



6h 9m • 3 changes



5h 32m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Blackwater to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Blackwater station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Blackwater to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Blackwater to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Blackwater to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackwater and Edinburgh is 537.9 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Blackwater to Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 45m.