The average train between Edinburgh and Bishop Auckland takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Bishop Auckland. 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 Edinburgh and Bishop Auckland. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Bishop Auckland at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bishop Auckland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bishop Auckland station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Edinburgh to Bishop Auckland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bishop Auckland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Edinburgh to Bishop Auckland train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Bishop Auckland is 173.3 km. The road distance is 274 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.