The average train between Edinburgh and Kensington takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Kensington. 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 Kensington. 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 Kensington at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kensington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kensington station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Edinburgh to Kensington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Kensington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Kensington is 532.9 km. The road distance is 636 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.