The average train between London and Old Town takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London to Old Town. 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 every 30 minutes between London and Old Town. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Old Town at 3:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Old Town station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
London to Old Town train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from King's Cross station.
London to Old Town train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London to Old Town train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between London and Old Town is 533.3 km. The road distance is 628 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. Three other operators also service this route.