The average train between Edinburgh and Sellafield takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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 3 hours between Edinburgh and Sellafield. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Sellafield at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. 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 Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
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 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sellafield is 171.3 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sellafield via Carlisle in around 3h 35m.