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Bournemouth to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Edinburgh takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

7h 24m
Duration
504 mi
Distance
£211
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
  2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
6h 53m
£166–285

Bournemouth to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 503.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 53m.

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