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Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Edinburgh Waverley takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Waterloo Station and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Southwark Station and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 53m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 57m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 57m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Caledonian Sleeper6h 47m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 55m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 51m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast6h 18m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 53m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 51m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast6h 47m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast6h 41m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 55m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 55m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 51m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 55m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 51m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 55m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 51m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley? 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: 393 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Edinburgh Waverley, 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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