The average train between London Docklands and Edinburgh takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is an hourly train service from London Docklands 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 Docklands and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from London Docklands is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Docklands to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from London Docklands station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
London Docklands to Edinburgh train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from King's Cross station.
London Docklands to Edinburgh train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London Docklands to Edinburgh train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between London Docklands and Edinburgh is 536.7 km. The road distance is 637 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.