The average train between Edinburgh and Hexham takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Hexham. 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 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Hexham. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Hexham at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hexham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hexham station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Edinburgh to Hexham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hexham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Hexham station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hexham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hexham is 129 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hexham via Newcastle in around 2h 21m.