Train ExCeL London to Edinburgh from £136 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between ExCeL London and Edinburgh takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is an hourly train service from ExCeL London 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 398 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Hourly
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ExCeL London to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between ExCeL London and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at West Silvertown DLR Station and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:20 PM → 10:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
5:47 PM → 10:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
6:23 PM → 11:32 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 11:36 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

12:12 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 15m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:27 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from ExCeL London to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from ExCeL London to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

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.

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