Rome2Rio

Edinburgh to Eltham trains

Find Transport to Eltham

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Eltham takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration
401 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 54m
£139–192

Edinburgh to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Eltham. 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 Eltham at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 11m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 4m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 51m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 11m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 4m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 51m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 11m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Eltham? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Eltham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 400.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eltham, Greater London, 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.

Operators