The average train between Stratford-upon-Avon and Edinburgh takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford-upon-Avon is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Smethwick Galton Bridge and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stratford-upon-Avon station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Stratford-upon-Avon to Edinburgh train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Edinburgh is 429.3 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Edinburgh Waverley via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Wolverhampton in around 6h 31m.