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The average train between Horwich and Edinburgh takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Horwich 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.

3h 26m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 40m
£45–118

Horwich to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Horwich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Horwich is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper3h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper3h 45m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper3h 45m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper3h 45m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Horwich 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.

Map of how to get from Horwich to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Horwich, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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