The average train between Kingston and Edinburgh takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Kingston 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 Kingston and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kingston is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kingston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kingston station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Kingston to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Kingston to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kingston to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kingston and Edinburgh is 286.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m.