The average train between Edinburgh and Waterloo Station takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Waterloo Station. 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 4 hours between Edinburgh and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Edinburgh to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Waterloo Station is 534.5 km. The road distance is 634 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.