The average train between London and Midlothian takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Midlothian. 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 Midlothian. 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 Midlothian at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Midlothian station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
London to Midlothian train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Midlothian train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London to Midlothian train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between London and Midlothian is 518.8 km. The road distance is 646 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.