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Trip Overview

The average train between King's Cross Station and Edinburgh takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from King's Cross Station 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 16m
Duration
390 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

King's Cross Station to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between King's Cross Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from King's Cross Station is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 24m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 4h 39m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 4h 39m • 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, November 1, 2026

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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 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 6m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 4h 39m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 4h 39m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 4h 39m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from King's Cross Station 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 King's Cross Station to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 390.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between King's Cross Station, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Lumo also services this route 5 times a day.

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