The average train between Maidenhead and Edinburgh takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Maidenhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Maidenhead to Edinburgh train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Maidenhead and Edinburgh is 518.7 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Edinburgh Waverley via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 28m.