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London to West Lothian trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London and West Lothian takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from London to West Lothian. 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 55m
Duration
403 mi
Distance
£164
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£138–190

London to West Lothian train times

Trains run hourly between London and West Lothian. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into West Lothian at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 28m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 26m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 25m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 10m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 36m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 26m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 28m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 27m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 27m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London to West Lothian? 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: 402.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between London, England and West Lothian, 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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