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The average train between Dronfield and Edinburgh takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Dronfield 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 53m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 5m
£57–176

Dronfield to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dronfield and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dronfield is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 6m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 5m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dronfield 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 Dronfield to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £80–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.

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