The average train between Rowlands Castle and Edinburgh takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Rowlands Castle 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 Rowlands Castle and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Rowlands Castle is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rowlands Castle to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rowlands Castle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rowlands Castle station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Rowlands Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Rowlands Castle station.
Rowlands Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Rowlands Castle to Edinburgh train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Rowlands Castle and Edinburgh is 581.8 km. The road distance is 734 km.
You can take a train from Rowlands Castle to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 19m.