The average train between Edinburgh and Seaham takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Seaham. 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 Seaham. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Seaham at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Seaham station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Edinburgh to Seaham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Seaham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Seaham station.
Book your Edinburgh to Seaham train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Seaham is 170.2 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Seaham via Newcastle in around 2h 28m.