Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh Waverley Trains

Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh Waverley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Charing Cross (Station) and Edinburgh Waverley takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 2m
Duration: 393 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh Waverley train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Charing Cross (Station) and Edinburgh Waverley. 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 Waverley at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross Stn / York Way and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:27 PM → 8:24 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
4:27 PM → 10:26 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:48 PM → 3:20 AM
Arrives next day
6h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 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 27, 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 28, 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 29, 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 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 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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