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The average train between Edinburgh and Hackney takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Hackney. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 52m
Duration
394 mi
Distance
£161
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Hackney train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Hackney. 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 Hackney at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground10h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground4h 29m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground5h 3m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground4h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground4h 29m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground5h 3m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground4h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Overground4h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hackney? 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: 394 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hackney, Greater London, England?

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.

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