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Edinburgh to British Museum trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and British Museum takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to British Museum. 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 22m
Duration
392 mi
Distance
£163
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to British Museum train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and British Museum. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into British Museum at 1:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 17m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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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 29m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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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 29m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to British Museum? 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: 391.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and British Museum, England?

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.

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