The average train between Edinburgh and Stamford takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Stamford. 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 Stamford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Stamford at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Stamford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Edinburgh to Stamford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Stamford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Edinburgh to Stamford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Stamford is 407.1 km. The road distance is 525 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 38m.