The average train between Atherstone and Edinburgh takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Atherstone 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 Atherstone and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherstone is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherstone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Atherstone station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Atherstone to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Atherstone station.
Atherstone to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Atherstone and Edinburgh is 390.3 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Atherstone to Edinburgh Waverley via Stafford in around 5h 7m.