Didcot to Edinburgh Trains

Didcot to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Didcot and Edinburgh takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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 39m
Duration: 446 mi
Distance: £188
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

5h 28m

£154–221

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 11:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:28 PM → 10:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
11:50 PM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
12h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:05 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:35 AM → 10:27 AM
9h 52m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:24 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 3m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:24 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 3m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:24 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 3m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:24 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 3m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 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.

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 28m.

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