- Distance: 390.2 mi
- Duration: 4h 41m
The average train between Edinburgh and Westminster takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Westminster. 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 Westminster. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Westminster at 1:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 41m. 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 Westminster station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.
Edinburgh to Westminster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Westminster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Westminster train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Westminster is 534.6 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 £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.
