Train Purley to Edinburgh from £140 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Purley and Edinburgh takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Purley 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.

5h 22m
Duration: 407 mi
Distance: £140
Average price: Hourly
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Purley to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Purley and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:27 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 8:33 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
3:57 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 33m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 33m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Purley 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.

Map of how to get from Purley to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 406.6 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

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.

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