The average train between Wick and Edinburgh takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Wick 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 4 times a day between Wick and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wick is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wick station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Wick to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.
Wick to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Wick to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Wick and Edinburgh is 277 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a train from Wick to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 8h 48m.