The average train between Grays and Edinburgh takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Grays 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 Grays and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Grays to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from King's Cross station.
Grays to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Grays to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Grays and Edinburgh is 548.9 km. The road distance is 665 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.