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Beamish Museum
Open-air museum with recreated streets, homes and transport from North East history, offering an immersive day out.
Trains from Edinburgh to Horden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 6:48 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Open-air museum with recreated streets, homes and transport from North East history, offering an immersive day out.
Museum and gallery in Sunderland with art, archaeology and local history collections in the city centre.
Harbourside museum celebrating Hartlepool's maritime story, with exhibitions on shipbuilding, seafaring and port life.
Broad sandy beach and promenade close to Horden, popular for coastal walks, sea views and easy access to the shoreline.
Nature reserve with dramatic cliffs, wildflowers and footpaths along the Durham coast, excellent for walking and birdwatching.
Long-distance walking route passing the local coast, linking beaches, cliffs and former mining landscapes with striking sea views.
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury paste, long linked with North-East ham and stotties. It is a classic local comfort food.
Panackelty is a slow-cooked North-East casserole of corned beef or bacon, potatoes and onions, prized as hearty pit village fare.
Stotty cake is a dense round bread from the North East, often filled with ham, pease pudding or bacon. It is a regional staple.
Casual fish and chip shop in Horden serving traditional takeaway favourites. Good for a simple local meal.
Established seafront pub and restaurant in Seaham known for British mains, Sunday lunch and coastal views.
Traditional pub in nearby Peterlee with classic British dishes and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local travel are fairly affordable, while accommodation and car-dependent travel can raise costs versus larger northern towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Horden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Horden trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Horden station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Horden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Horden has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horden.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horden: Parking.
Available at Horden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horden: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Ramped access to each platform, lengthy ramps between platforms, please allow plenty of time, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station.
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