Train Guildford to Edinburgh from £149 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Guildford and Edinburgh takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 54m
Duration: 423 mi
Distance: £149
Average price: Hourly
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5h 43m

£126–210

Guildford to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Guildford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:04 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 8:33 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:58 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 37m • 2 changes
5:37 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:58 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 37m • 2 changes
5:37 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Guildford to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Guildford to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 423 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Guildford to Edinburgh Waverley via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 43m.

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