The average train between Edinburgh and Charing Cross takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Charing Cross. 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 Charing Cross. 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 Charing Cross at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Charing Cross station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Edinburgh to Charing Cross train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Charing Cross train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Charing Cross train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Edinburgh and Charing Cross is 533.7 km. The road distance is 630 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.