Edinburgh to Charing Cross (Station) Trains

Edinburgh to Charing Cross (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Charing Cross (Station) takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Charing Cross (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 25m
Duration: 392 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 31m

£135–197

Edinburgh to Charing Cross (Station) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Charing Cross (Station). The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Charing Cross (Station) at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:52 PM → 6:51 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 9:04 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 10:58 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 5:56 AM
Arrives next day
11h 4m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:24 AM → 7:58 AM
6h 34m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:49 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:52 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1:24 AM → 7:58 AM
6h 34m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:49 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:52 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:24 AM → 7:58 AM
6h 34m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:49 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:52 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

1:24 AM → 7:58 AM
6h 34m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:49 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:52 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:01 AM
6h 37m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 2:49 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:51 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 8:49 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 11:39 PM
6h 48m • 1 change

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