The average train between Stamford and Edinburgh takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 Stamford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Stamford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Stamford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Stamford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Stamford and Edinburgh is 407.1 km. The road distance is 525 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 38m.