The average train between Edinburgh and Brentwood takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Brentwood. 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 Brentwood. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Brentwood at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Brentwood. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Brentwood station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Edinburgh to Brentwood train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Brentwood train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Brentwood train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Edinburgh and Brentwood is 533.5 km. The road distance is 661 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.