Train Edinburgh to ExCeL London from £136 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and ExCeL London takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to ExCeL 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.

5h 11m
Duration: 398 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...

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Edinburgh to ExCeL London train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and ExCeL London. 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 ExCeL London at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

5:30 PM → 10:34 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 10:44 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:30 PM → 11:44 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 11:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:09 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 11:39 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:12 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to ExCeL London.

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

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.

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