The average train between Edinburgh and Spalding takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Spalding. 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 Spalding. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Spalding at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Spalding station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Edinburgh to Spalding train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Spalding train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Spalding station.
Book your Edinburgh to Spalding train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Spalding is 403.3 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spalding via Leeds and Lincoln Central in around 8h 2m.