The average train between Staines and Edinburgh takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Staines 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 Staines and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Staines is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Staines to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Staines station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Staines to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from King's Cross station.
Staines to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Staines to Edinburgh train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Staines and Edinburgh is 532.8 km. The road distance is 663 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m.