The average train between Edinburgh and Esher takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Esher. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Esher. 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 Esher at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Esher. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Esher station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Edinburgh to Esher train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Esher train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Esher train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Edinburgh and Esher is 542.5 km. The road distance is 656 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.