The average train between Edinburgh and Redcar takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Redcar. 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 Redcar. 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 Redcar at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Redcar station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Edinburgh to Redcar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Redcar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Redcar Central station.
Book your Edinburgh to Redcar train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Redcar is 200.9 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Redcar Central via Darlington in around 2h 58m.