The average train between Edinburgh Waverley and Kings Cross takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Waverley to Kings Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Waverley and Kings Cross. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Kings Cross at 11:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Kings Cross station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 39m.
Edinburgh Waverley to Kings Cross train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Waverley to Kings Cross train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh Waverley to Kings Cross train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Kings Cross is 531.4 km. The road distance is 628 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Three other operators also service this route.