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Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 4 trains

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The average train between Edinburgh and Heathrow Terminal 4 takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 4. 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 36m
Duration
408 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 8m
£142–191

Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 4 train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Heathrow Terminal 4. 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 Heathrow Terminal 4 at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 8m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 9m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 9m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)10h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 20m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 42m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 9m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 20m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 42m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 9m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 20m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 42m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 9m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 4? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 407.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Heathrow Terminal 4, 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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