The average train between Edinburgh and Russell Square takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Russell Square. 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 Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 1:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 40m. 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 Russell Square station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Edinburgh to Russell Square train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Russell Square train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Russell Square train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Russell Square is 532.3 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 £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Three other operators also service this route.
