Train Eastbourne to Edinburgh from £172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Eastbourne and Edinburgh takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne 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.

6h 33m
Duration: 459 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

6h 15m

£146–247

Eastbourne to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Eastbourne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:29 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:27 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 8:27 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

10:24 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:49 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 41m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:49 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 41m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Edinburgh Waverley via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 15m.

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