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The average train between City Thameslink and Edinburgh takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from City Thameslink 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.

7h 5m
Duration
392 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

City Thameslink to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between City Thameslink and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:39 AM at night, and the last departure from City Thameslink is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross Stn / York Way and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 30m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 15m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country12h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 37m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country14h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 57m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country7h 24m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country7h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from City Thameslink 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.

Map of how to get from City Thameslink to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between City Thameslink, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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