The average train between Bradford and Edinburgh takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 Bradford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bradford 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bradford Interchange station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via York station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Bradford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Bradford and Edinburgh is 257.1 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 21m.