The average train between Hertfordshire and Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertfordshire 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 hourly between Hertfordshire and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertfordshire is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hertfordshire to Edinburgh? 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 Hertfordshire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hertfordshire station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Hertfordshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Stevenage station.
Hertfordshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hertfordshire to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Northern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hertfordshire and Edinburgh is 496.9 km. The road distance is 596 km.
You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Edinburgh Waverley via Stevenage and Newark North Gate in around 5h 38m.