The average train between Darwen and Edinburgh takes 3h 57m 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.
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 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 37m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Darwen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Darwen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Darwen and Edinburgh is 255 km. The road distance is 309 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.