The average train between Richmond and Edinburgh takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Richmond 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 Richmond and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Richmond is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria station and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Richmond to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Richmond to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Richmond to Edinburgh train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Richmond and Edinburgh is 534.2 km. The road distance is 647 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 5m.