The average train between Kirkham and Edinburgh takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkham 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 Kirkham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkham is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kirkham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kirkham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Kirkham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Kirkham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kirkham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kirkham and Edinburgh is 242.1 km. The road distance is 318 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.