The average train between Edinburgh and Driffield takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Driffield. 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 2 hours between Edinburgh and Driffield. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Driffield at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Driffield station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Edinburgh to Driffield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Driffield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Driffield station.
Book your Edinburgh to Driffield train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Driffield is 278.9 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Driffield via Doncaster in around 4h 54m.