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Trip Overview

The average train between King Cross and Edinburgh takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from King Cross 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.

3h 46m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

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  1. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
  2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 36m
£71–180

King Cross to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between King Cross and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from King Cross is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from King Cross to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between King Cross, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 36m.

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