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The average train between Edinburgh and Waterloo Station takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is an hourly train service 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.

4h 40m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
£158
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 34m
£133–182

Edinburgh to Waterloo Station train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 27m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 40m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 53m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 53m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 53m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 53m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 53m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 53m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)4h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Waterloo Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 393.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Waterloo Station, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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