The average train between Hull and Edinburgh takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Edinburgh station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Hull to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hull to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hull and Edinburgh is 306.2 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 32m.