The average train between Big Ben and Edinburgh takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Big Ben 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 Big Ben and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Big Ben is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Westminster station and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Big Ben to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Big Ben station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Big Ben to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Big Ben to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Big Ben and Edinburgh is 534.5 km. The road distance is 636 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.