The average train between Eltham and Edinburgh takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Eltham to Edinburgh. 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 4 times a day between Eltham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Cannon Street and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Eltham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from King's Cross station.
Eltham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Eltham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Eltham and Edinburgh is 544.2 km. The road distance is 645 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m.