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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Edinburgh Castle takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is an hourly train service from London to Edinburgh Castle. 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 16m
Duration
391 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

London to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between London and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 390.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between London, England and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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