The average train between Edinburgh and Edale takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Edale. 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 Edale. 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 Edale at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Edale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Edale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Edinburgh to Edale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Edale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Edinburgh to Edale train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Edale is 300.8 km. The road distance is 392 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m.