The average train between Halifax and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Halifax and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 2:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Halifax to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Haymarket station.
The distance between Halifax and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 266.4 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Airport via Preston, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 4h 50m.