The average train between London and Edinburgh takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 30 minutes between London and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
London to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from King's Cross station.
London to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London to Edinburgh train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Lumo.
The distance between London and Edinburgh is 533.7 km. The road distance is 628 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
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