The average train between Edinburgh and Central London takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Central 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Central London. 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 Central London at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Central London. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Central London station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Edinburgh to Central London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Central London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Central London is 530.9 km. The road distance is 645 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.
