The average train between Alresford and Edinburgh takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Alresford 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 Alresford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alresford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Alresford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alresford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Alresford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Alresford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Alresford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Overground and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alresford and Edinburgh is 532.2 km. The road distance is 726 km.
You can take a train from Alresford (Essex) to Edinburgh Waverley via Colchester, Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 7m.