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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Old Street takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Old Street. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
392 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 14m
£112–170

Edinburgh to Old Street train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Old Street. 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 Old Street at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 391.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Old Street, England?

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.

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