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Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 32m
Duration
408 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London Kings Cross

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 7m
£150–245

Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 2:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 408 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England?

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.

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