The average train between Edinburgh and Haltwhistle takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle. 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 Haltwhistle. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Haltwhistle at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Haltwhistle station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Edinburgh to Haltwhistle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Haltwhistle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haltwhistle station.
Book your Edinburgh to Haltwhistle train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Haltwhistle is 118.6 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Haltwhistle via Carlisle in around 2h 7m.