The average train between Edinburgh and Greenwich takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Greenwich. 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 Greenwich. 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 Greenwich at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Greenwich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Greenwich station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Edinburgh to Greenwich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Greenwich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Greenwich train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Edinburgh and Greenwich is 539.5 km. The road distance is 639 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.
