The average train between Edinburgh and London Docklands takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. 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.
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 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to London Docklands. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at London Docklands station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Edinburgh to London Docklands train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to London Docklands train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to London Docklands train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Edinburgh and London Docklands is 536.7 km. The road distance is 641 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.