The average train between ExCeL London and Edinburgh takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. 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.
Trains run hourly between ExCeL London and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:10 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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from ExCeL London station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
ExCeL London to Edinburgh train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from King's Cross station.
ExCeL London to Edinburgh train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between ExCeL London and Edinburgh is 537.8 km. The road distance is 641 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.
