The average train between Edinburgh and Atherstone takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Atherstone. 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Atherstone. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Atherstone at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Atherstone station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Edinburgh to Atherstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Atherstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Atherstone station.
Book your Edinburgh to Atherstone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Atherstone is 390.3 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Atherstone via Crewe in around 4h 42m.