The average train between Edinburgh and Kingston upon Thames takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames. 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 Kingston upon Thames. 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 Kingston upon Thames at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kingston upon Thames station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kingston upon Thames is 539.7 km. The road distance is 652 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.