The average train between Edinburgh and Middlesbrough takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Middlesbrough at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Middlesbrough station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Edinburgh to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Book your Edinburgh to Middlesbrough train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Middlesbrough is 197.1 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Middlesbrough via Darlington in around 2h 45m.