The average train between Hillsborough and Edinburgh takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hillsborough is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield Stn - Hallam Uni From City and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 47m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


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4h 12m • 2 changes


3h 59m • 2 changes


4h 23m • 2 changes


4h 1m • 2 changes


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4h • 2 changes


3h 48m • 2 changes


3h 45m • 2 changes


4h 4m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hillsborough to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hillsborough station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Hillsborough to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Yorkshire Future Tram, depart from Doncaster station.
Hillsborough to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Yorkshire Future Tram, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Hillsborough and Edinburgh is 303.8 km. The road distance is 412 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.