Nelson to Edinburgh Trains

Nelson to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Edinburgh takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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.

4h 33m
Duration: 217 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 23m

£66–139

Nelson to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:57 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:57 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:24 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 7:39 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:57 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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