Train Darwen to Edinburgh from £77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Darwen and Edinburgh takes 4h 3m 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.

4h 3m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
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4h 10m

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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 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

3:56 PM → 7:40 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 8:24 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:58 PM → 9:38 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
6:57 PM → 10:21 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:55 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 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, May 10, 2026

8:36 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
2:26 PM → 6:19 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:55 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Darwen to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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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