The average train between Edinburgh and Wick takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Wick. 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Wick. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Wick at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Wick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Wick station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Edinburgh to Wick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Wick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wick station.
Book your Edinburgh to Wick train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Wick is 277 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wick via Inverness in around 9h 5m.