- Distance: 390.2 mi
- Duration: 4h 39m
The average train between Edinburgh and Islington takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Islington. 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 every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Islington. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Islington at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Islington station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 39m.
Edinburgh to Islington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Islington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Islington train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Islington is 531.4 km. The road distance is 628 km.
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. Three other operators also service this route.
