The average train between Edinburgh and Highgate takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Highgate. 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 Highgate. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Highgate at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Highgate. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Highgate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Edinburgh to Highgate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Highgate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Highgate is 526.2 km. The road distance is 635 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.