Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh Trains

Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Charing Cross (Station) and Edinburgh takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Charing Cross (Station) 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.

6h 1m
Duration: 393 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Every 4 hours
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4h 59m

£132–203

Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Charing Cross (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross (Station) is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross Stn / York Way and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:02 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:22 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 6:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 8:24 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:17 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:17 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:17 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:17 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:17 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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