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Edinburgh to King Cross trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and King Cross takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to King Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 2m
£83–158

Edinburgh to King Cross train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and King Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into King Cross at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to King Cross? 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 King Cross.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and King Cross, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Halifax via York in around 4h 2m.

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