King Cross to Edinburgh Trains

King Cross to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between King Cross and Edinburgh takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. 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.

4h 15m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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King Cross to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between King Cross and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from King Cross is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:10 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 28, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:10 AM
8h 59m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 29, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:10 AM
8h 59m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 30, 2026

12:13 AM → 9:10 AM
8h 56m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from King Cross to Edinburgh? 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.