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.
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 6:04 PM which arrives into King Cross at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at King Cross station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Edinburgh to King Cross train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to King Cross train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Edinburgh to King Cross train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and King Cross is 262.6 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h.