The average train between Edinburgh and Waterloo Station takes 6h 24m 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 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 24m. 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 London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Edinburgh to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Edinburgh to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Waterloo Station is 534.5 km. The road distance is 656 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Euston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily.