The average train between Greenwich and Edinburgh takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Greenwich 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.
Trains run hourly between Greenwich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Greenwich station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Greenwich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Greenwich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Greenwich to Edinburgh train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Greenwich and Edinburgh is 539.5 km. The road distance is 639 km.
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 6m.