The average train between Edinburgh and Alba takes 24h 41m and the fastest train takes 15h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Alba. 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Alba. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Alba at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 24h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 23m • 4 changes
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28h 23m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alba. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Alba station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.
Edinburgh to Alba train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Alba train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Alba station.
Book your Edinburgh to Alba train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Alba is 1,479.5 km. The road distance is 1,908 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alba via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Torino Porta Susa in around 17h 50m.