The average train between Edinburgh and Staines takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Staines. 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 Staines. 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 Staines at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Staines. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Staines station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Edinburgh to Staines train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Staines train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Staines train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Edinburgh and Staines is 532.8 km. The road distance is 663 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.