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Central London to Edinburgh Castle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Edinburgh Castle takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Central 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.

5h 6m
Duration
402 mi
Distance
£172
Average price
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Frequency

Central London to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Central London and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 401.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Central 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 £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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