The average train between Edinburgh and Alba takes 23h 3m and the fastest train takes 20h 53m. 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Alba. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Alba at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 23h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alba. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Alba station via King's Cross station, Paris Nord station and Torino Porta Susa station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.
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 Trenitalia, arrive at Alba station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Alba is 1479.5 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alba via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 16h 19m.