The average train between Slough and Edinburgh takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Slough 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 Slough and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Slough to Edinburgh train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from King's Cross station.
Slough to Edinburgh train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Slough to Edinburgh train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Slough and Edinburgh is 522.7 km. The road distance is 665 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.