The average train between Harrogate and Edinburgh takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Edinburgh station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Harrogate to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Harrogate to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Harrogate and Edinburgh is 242.4 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 10m.