- Distance: 390.8 mi
- Duration: 4h 33m
The average train between Kings Cross and Edinburgh Castle takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kings Cross to Edinburgh Castle. 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 Kings Cross and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle 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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 33m.
Kings Cross to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
Kings Cross to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kings Cross to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Kings Cross and Edinburgh Castle is 531.3 km. The road distance is 629 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 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
