The average train between Staines-upon-Thames and Edinburgh takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Staines-upon-Thames is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Staines-upon-Thames to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Staines-upon-Thames station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Staines-upon-Thames to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from King's Cross station.
Staines-upon-Thames to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Staines-upon-Thames to Edinburgh train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Staines-upon-Thames and Edinburgh is 532.9 km. The road distance is 663 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 6m.