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The average train between London Gateway and Edinburgh takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is an hourly train service from London Gateway 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.

5h 53m
Duration
423 mi
Distance
£176
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

London Gateway to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between London Gateway and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gateway is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Barking and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 32m • 2 changes
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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 26m • 2 changes
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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 32m • 2 changes
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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 26m • 2 changes
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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London Gateway 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.

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  • Distance: 422.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between London Gateway 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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