Edinburgh to King Cross Trains

Edinburgh to King Cross trains

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The average train between Edinburgh and King Cross takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to King 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.

3h 40m

Duration

245 mi

Distance

£112

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Edinburgh to King Cross train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and King Cross. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:05 PM which arrives into King Cross at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:08 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:45 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to King Cross? 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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and King Cross, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 4m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a week.

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