The average train between Watford and Edinburgh takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Watford to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
Watford to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Watford to Edinburgh train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Watford and Edinburgh is 511.8 km. The road distance is 657 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.