The average train between Kew and Edinburgh takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Kew 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 4 hours between Kew and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Kew is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Hammersmith Bus Station and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kew to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kew station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Kew to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Kew to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kew to Edinburgh train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Kew and Edinburgh is 532.5 km. The road distance is 644 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m.