The average train between Congleton and Edinburgh takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Congleton 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 Congleton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Congleton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Congleton to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Congleton and Edinburgh is 316.5 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 58m.