The average train between Hackney and Edinburgh takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Hackney 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.
Trains run hourly between Hackney and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackney is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Highbury & Islington and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hackney station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Hackney to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Overground, depart from King's Cross station.
Hackney to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hackney to Edinburgh train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hackney and Edinburgh is 531.3 km. The road distance is 634 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m.