The average train between Edinburgh and London Paddington takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to London Paddington. 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 Paddington. 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 Paddington at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at London Paddington station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Edinburgh to London Paddington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to London Paddington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and London Paddington is 531.6 km. The road distance is 633 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.
