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.
Trains run hourly between London and West Lothian. 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 West Lothian at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to West Lothian. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at West Lothian station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
London to West Lothian train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to West Lothian train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London to West Lothian train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between London and West Lothian is 538 km. The road distance is 648 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.