The average train between Edinburgh and Slough takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Slough. 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 Slough. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Slough at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Slough. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Slough station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Edinburgh to Slough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Slough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Slough train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Edinburgh and Slough is 522.7 km. The road distance is 665 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.