Big Ben to Edinburgh Trains

Big Ben to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 2m
Duration: 395 mi
Distance: £163
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London Kings Cross

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4h 59m

£133–183

Big Ben to Edinburgh train times

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.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 PM → 11:32 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
6:55 PM → 11:36 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:24 PM → 12:35 AM
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5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:23 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:23 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:23 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:23 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:23 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:34 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Big Ben 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.