The average train between Northolt and Edinburgh takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Northolt 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 hourly between Northolt and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Northolt is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Holborn station and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northolt to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Northolt station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Northolt to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Northolt to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Northolt and Edinburgh is 523.7 km. The road distance is 649 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.