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The average train between Darwen and Edinburgh takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen 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.

4h 3m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m
£45–120

Darwen to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackburn and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen 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 Darwen to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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