Edinburgh to Didcot Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Didcot takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Didcot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration: 447 mi
Distance: £186
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...

5h 10m

£157–223

Edinburgh to Didcot train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Didcot. 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 Didcot at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 26m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Didcot? 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.

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Didcot Parkway via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Oxford Circus station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 10m.

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