The average train between Central London and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Central London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Central London and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Central London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Central London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Central London and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 534.6 km. The road distance is 657 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 5m.