The average train between Loughborough and Edinburgh takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Loughborough to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Loughborough to Edinburgh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Loughborough and Edinburgh is 377 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield and Doncaster in around 4h 52m.