The average train between Seaham and Edinburgh takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Seaham 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 Seaham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Seaham is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Seaham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Seaham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Seaham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Seaham station.
Seaham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Seaham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Seaham and Edinburgh is 170.2 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Seaham to Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle in around 2h 6m.