Train Edinburgh to Dunstable from £151 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Dunstable takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Dunstable. 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 11m
Duration: 423 mi
Distance: £151
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Dunstable train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 2:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:00 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 7:48 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 9:01 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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