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Greater London (Region) to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Greater London (Region) and Edinburgh takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Greater London (Region) to Edinburgh. 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 33m
Duration
390 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Greater London (Region) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Greater London (Region) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater London (Region) is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 41m • Direct
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    train train 4h 28m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 4h 39m • Direct
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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 6h 16m • Direct
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    train train 4h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 25m • Direct
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    train train 4h 6m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater London (Region) to Edinburgh? 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 Greater London (Region) to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 390.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Greater London (Region), England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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