Darwen to Edinburgh Trains

Darwen to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darwen and Edinburgh takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen 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.

3h 55m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

4h 17m

£44–120

Darwen to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackburn and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:57 PM → 10:21 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:56 PM → 11:41 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
10:55 PM → 3:47 AM
Arrives next day
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:55 PM → 9:41 AM
Arrives next day
9h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:55 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:55 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:55 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:36 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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