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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Russell Square takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Russell Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 39m
Duration
390 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Russell Square train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 1:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 4h 28m • Direct
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    train train 5h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 6h 23m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 6h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h 39m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct
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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 6h 46m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 6h 23m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 6h 23m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Russell Square? 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.

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  • Distance: 390.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Russell Square, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Three other operators also service this route.

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