The average train between Edinburgh and Hackney takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Hackney. 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 Hackney. 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 Hackney at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hackney station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Edinburgh to Hackney train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hackney train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hackney train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and London Overground.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hackney is 531.3 km. The road distance is 634 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.