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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross Station station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
King's Cross Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Lumo, depart from King's Cross station.
King's Cross Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your King's Cross Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with Lumo and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between King's Cross Station and Edinburgh is 531.3 km. The road distance is 628 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. Lumo also services this route 5 times a day.