The average train between Edinburgh and Epping takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Epping. 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 Epping. 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 Epping at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Epping. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Epping station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Edinburgh to Epping train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Epping train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Epping is 520.3 km. The road distance is 659 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.