The average train between Edinburgh and Hove takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Hove. 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 Hove. 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 Hove at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hove. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hove station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Edinburgh to Hove train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hove train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Preston Park station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hove train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hove is 603.7 km. The road distance is 712 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston Park via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 42m.