Oxford to Edinburgh Trains

Oxford to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oxford and Edinburgh takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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.

6h 44m
Duration: 394 mi
Distance: £195
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via York

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5h 36m

£150–265

Oxford to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Oxford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:11 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:10 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:06 PM → 7:08 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
2:08 PM → 8:10 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
3:08 PM → 9:09 PM
6h • 1 change
4:08 PM → 10:10 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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.

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Train via York

Oxford to Edinburgh train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:11 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:10 PM

9:10 AM → 3:09 PM

10:10 AM → 4:07 PM

11:12 AM → 5:10 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:06 PM → 7:08 PM

2:08 PM → 8:10 PM

3:08 PM → 9:09 PM

4:08 PM → 10:10 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM

9:14 AM → 3:10 PM

10:12 AM → 4:07 PM

11:12 AM → 5:09 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM

9:14 AM → 3:10 PM

10:12 AM → 4:07 PM

11:12 AM → 5:09 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM

9:14 AM → 3:10 PM

10:12 AM → 4:07 PM

11:12 AM → 5:09 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:10 PM

9:14 AM → 3:10 PM

10:12 AM → 4:07 PM

11:12 AM → 5:09 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Train from Oxford to York

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7:11 PM → 8:29 AM
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