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Edinburgh to Sellafield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Sellafield takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Sellafield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 36m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lancastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
  3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain train
5h 37m
£72–132

Edinburgh to Sellafield train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Sellafield. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Sellafield at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited15h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited11h 59m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited11h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Sellafield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sellafield, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sellafield via Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness in around 5h 37m.

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