The average train between Edinburgh and England takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to England. 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 England. 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 England at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to England. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at England station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Edinburgh to England train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to England train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to England train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Edinburgh and England is 400.5 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.