The average train between Northampton and Edinburgh takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Northampton 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 every 4 hours between Northampton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Northampton to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Northampton to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Northampton to Edinburgh train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Northampton and Edinburgh is 438.3 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Edinburgh Waverley via Rugby and Crewe in around 6h 20m.