The average train between Bath and Edinburgh takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath 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 3 hours between Bath and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 4:11 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Bath to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Bath to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bath and Edinburgh is 511.9 km. The road distance is 710 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–320 and the journey takes 6h 37m.