The average train between Edinburgh and London takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and 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 London at 1:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 37m. 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 London station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.
Edinburgh to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and London is 533.7 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 £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.