Train Watford Junction to Edinburgh from £137 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Watford Junction and Edinburgh takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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.

4h 47m
Duration: 408 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Watford Junction to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:39 PM → 6:28 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
2:39 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
3:39 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
4:39 PM → 9:31 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:51 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 2:35 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 408.2 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, 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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