The average train between Potters Bar and Edinburgh takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Potters Bar to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from King's Cross station.
Potters Bar to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Potters Bar to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Northern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Potters Bar and Edinburgh is 512.8 km. The road distance is 648 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m.