The average train between Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 Waverley. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 10:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 31m. 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 Waverley station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by Lumo, depart from King's Cross station.
Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley train tickets online with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley is 531.4 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 5m. Three other operators also service this route.