The average train between Erith and Edinburgh takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is an hourly train service from Erith 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 hourly between Erith and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 9:17 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 Erith to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Erith to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from King's Cross station.
Erith to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Erith to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Erith and Edinburgh is 544 km. The road distance is 653 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m.