London Gateway to Edinburgh Trains

London Gateway to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London Gateway and Edinburgh takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is an hourly train service from London Gateway 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 423 mi
Distance: £176
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Barking station

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5h 43m

£144–199

London Gateway to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between London Gateway and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gateway is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Barking and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:34 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
6h • 2 changes
11:35 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:02 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:02 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:38 AM
6h 3m • 2 changes
5:16 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:36 AM → 12:36 PM
6h • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:02 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:02 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London Gateway 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.

What companies run services between London Gateway and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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