The average train between London and Leith takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London to Leith. 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 Leith. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Leith at 3:47 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 32m. 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 Leith station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
London to Leith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Leith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London to Leith train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between London and Leith is 535.2 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 £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Three other operators also service this route.
