The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Edinburgh takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is an hourly train service from London City Airport (LCY) 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 London City Airport (LCY) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from King's Cross station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Edinburgh is 538.6 km. The road distance is 642 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.
