The average train between Edinburgh and Big Ben takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Big Ben. 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 Edinburgh and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Big Ben at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Big Ben. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Big Ben station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Edinburgh to Big Ben train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Big Ben train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Big Ben is 534.5 km. The road distance is 636 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
