The average train between London and Forth Bridge takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Forth Bridge. 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 and Forth Bridge. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Forth Bridge at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Forth Bridge. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Forth Bridge station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
London to Forth Bridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Forth Bridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London to Forth Bridge train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between London and Forth Bridge is 543.5 km. The road distance is 643 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.