The average train between Dunstable and Edinburgh takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Dunstable to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dunstable to Edinburgh train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dunstable and Edinburgh is 484.8 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 12m.