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Outbound fromBerkhamsted to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 6h 44m to travel from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 309 miles (497 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £159 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:16 | |
| Departure station | Berkhamsted | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 31m | |
| Distance | 309 miles (497 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £159 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper |
Taking the train from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 5 hours 31 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 44 minutes to travel the 309 miles (497 km) from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Berkhamsted to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £159.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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