The average train between Bradford and Edinburgh takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. 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 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Bradford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Bradford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Bradford and Edinburgh is 257.1 km. The road distance is 381 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h.