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The average train between Didcot and Edinburgh takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Didcot 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.

5h 51m
Duration
448 mi
Distance
£190
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m
£155–237

Didcot to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Didcot and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 40m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 31m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 44m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 44m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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.

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  • Distance: 447.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Didcot, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 57m.

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