The average train between Hereford and Edinburgh takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Hereford to Edinburgh. 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 4 hours between Hereford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Hereford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hereford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Hereford and Edinburgh is 434.3 km. The road distance is 522 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 5h 44m.