The average train between Edinburgh and Sellafield takes 6h 26m 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.
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 8:12 PM which arrives into Sellafield at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sellafield station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Edinburgh to Sellafield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sellafield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sellafield station.
Book your Edinburgh to Sellafield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sellafield is 171.3 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sellafield via Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness in around 5h 39m.