Oxford to Edinburgh Castle Trains

Oxford to Edinburgh Castle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oxford and Edinburgh Castle takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 43m
Duration: 394 mi
Distance: £237
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via York

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5h 49m

£171–306

Oxford to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Oxford and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

1:11 PM → 7:11 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 9:09 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 10:14 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
6:11 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
6h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:10 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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