The average train between Edinburgh and Congleton takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Congleton. 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 Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Congleton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Edinburgh to Congleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Congleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Congleton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Congleton is 316.5 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 38m.