The average train between Edinburgh and Insch takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Insch. 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 3 hours between Edinburgh and Insch. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Insch at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Insch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Insch station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Edinburgh to Insch train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Insch train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Insch station.
Book your Edinburgh to Insch train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Insch is 158.8 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Insch via Aberdeen in around 4h 3m.