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Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon and Edinburgh takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon 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.

5h 37m
Duration
416 mi
Distance
£173
Average price
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Frequency

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  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£142–205

Basildon to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Basildon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Barking and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 7m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 36m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 41m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 44m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 26m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 416.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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