The average train between Edinburgh and Hayes takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Hayes. 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 Hayes. 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 Hayes at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hayes station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Edinburgh to Hayes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hayes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hayes train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hayes is 550.8 km. The road distance is 650 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.