The average train between Edinburgh and Plockton takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Plockton. 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Plockton. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Plockton at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Plockton station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Edinburgh to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Duncraig station.
Book your Edinburgh to Plockton train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Plockton is 215.3 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Haymarket to Duncraig via Inverness in around 7h.