Train Horwich to Edinburgh from £76 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Horwich and Edinburgh takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Horwich 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.

3h 26m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
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3h 40m

£45–130

Horwich to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Horwich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Horwich is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:04 PM → 10:21 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 PM → 11:41 PM
3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:02 AM → 3:47 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:02 AM → 3:47 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:33 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 3:39 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 7:39 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:02 AM → 3:47 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Horwich 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 Horwich to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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