The average train between Leith and London takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leith to London. 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 Leith and London. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Leith is at 8:20 PM which arrives into London at 1:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leith station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Leith to London train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to London train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Leith to London train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leith and London is 535.2 km. The road distance is 628 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Three other operators also service this route.
