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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Castle and London takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh Castle to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 22m
Duration
391 mi
Distance
£160
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh Castle to London train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Castle and London. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Castle is at 8:20 PM which arrives into London at 1:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 390.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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