The average train between Edinburgh and Loughborough takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Loughborough. 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Loughborough station via Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Edinburgh to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Loughborough (Leics) station.
Book your Edinburgh to Loughborough train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Loughborough is 377 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Loughborough (Leics) via Chesterfield in around 5h 17m.