The average train between Runcorn East Station and Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Runcorn East Station 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 every 4 hours between Runcorn East Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn East Station is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Runcorn East Station station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Runcorn East Station and Edinburgh is 293.8 km. The road distance is 357 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m.