The average train between Scarborough and Edinburgh takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Edinburgh station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Scarborough to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Scarborough to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Scarborough and Edinburgh is 257.1 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 24m.