London Docklands to Edinburgh Trains

London Docklands to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between London Docklands and Edinburgh takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. 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.

4h 52m
Duration: 396 mi
Distance: £164
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

4h 46m

£134–199

London Docklands to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between London Docklands and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Docklands is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

4:05 PM → 8:33 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 9:32 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
5:05 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 10:31 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London Docklands to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between London Docklands, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

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.

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