The average train between Dronfield and Edinburgh takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Dronfield and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dronfield is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dronfield to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dronfield station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Dronfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Dronfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dronfield to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dronfield and Edinburgh is 314.8 km. The road distance is 418 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.