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Edinburgh to London Docklands trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and London Docklands takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to London Docklands. 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 51m
Duration
396 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to London Docklands train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and London Docklands. 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 London Docklands at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 41m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to London Docklands? 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 London Docklands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 395.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and London Docklands, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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