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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Horwich station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Horwich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Horwich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Horwich to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Horwich and Edinburgh is 264.7 km. The road distance is 328 km.
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.