The average train between Islington and Edinburgh takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Islington 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 every 30 minutes between Islington and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Islington is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Islington station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
Islington to Edinburgh train services, operated by Lumo, depart from King's Cross station.
Islington to Edinburgh train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Islington to Edinburgh train tickets online with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Islington and Edinburgh is 531.4 km. The road distance is 628 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. Two other operators also service this route.