Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Trains

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London. 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 14m
Duration: 397 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh Gateway

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5h 1m

£142–204

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into London at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:22 PM → 11:17 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:45 PM → 12:33 AM
Arrives next day
5h 48m • 2 changes
7:40 PM → 1:37 AM
Arrives next day
5h 57m • 2 changes
11:55 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
9h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.