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

Trip Overview

The average train between ExCeL London and Leith takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is an hourly train service from ExCeL London to Leith. 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 10m
Duration: 398 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Hourly
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ExCeL London to Leith train times

Trains run hourly between ExCeL London and Leith. 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 Leith 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.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:26 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 9:37 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
5:20 PM → 10:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
5:47 PM → 10:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:10 AM → 10:27 AM
10h 17m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:50 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Leith, 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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