London

Departure station:
King's Cross / Euston

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Distance by train:
534 km

Edinburgh

Arrival station:
Waverley

London to Edinburgh train information

Eager to combine the most important cities in the United Kingdom? Then take a high-speed train from London to Edinburgh. Enjoy direct train run by Avanti West Coast and LNER from the London's King's Cross or Euston railway stations to the Edinburgh's Waverley station.

The train trip London - Edinburgh takes approximately 4.5 hours, reaching trains fastest speed of 125 mph. Plus, there are about 298 daily departures! Check the details of the train journey from London to Edinburgh below and book your train tickets on Rail Ninja. Read more: most beautiful places to visit in Scotland.

Shortest travel time	Longest travel time	Daily departures	Earliest departure	Latest departure	Price starts from
4 hrs 19 min	9 hrs 30 min	74 trains	05:15	23:33	​​$73

WHAT IS LONDON TO EDINBURGH TRAIN COST?

When booking your train ticket, keep in mind that fares depend on several factors such as departure date, type of train, preferred travel class. In general, economy class non-flexible seat starts from $93 (flexible $321), while first-class non-flexible seat cost starts from $354 (flexible $461). 

HOW TO BUY TRAIN TICKETS FROM LONDON TO EDINBURGH?

Instead of wasting your time in endless train station lines, consider purchasing your ticket online. Using Rail.Ninja service, you can easily and quickly book a train ticket from London to Edinburgh. Also, there you can check the train timetable and prices. Plus, you can book a train ticket two years in advance!

WHAT IS THE BEST TRAIN TO TAKE FROM LONDON TO EDINBURGH?

There are many high-speed trains from London to Edinburgh; however, the cheapest and fastest trains are LNER (former Virgin trains) or Avanti West Coast. If you are eager to experience a comfortable night train, we recommend Caledonian Sleeper.

​WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET A TICKET?

Tickets can be purchased online faster and easier than ever before. Rail.Ninja lets you book train tickets in 50+ countries for more than 1.5k routes. With Rail.Ninja, you can book tickets worldwide. To learn more, take a look at the Rail.Ninja review. 

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Railway map

Traveling from London to Edinburgh by train will provide you with an unforgettable experience. It takes approximately 4,5 hours for passengers to travel and they will not have to change trains at any point. Check out a train route from London to Edinburgh on the railway map. 

London to Edinburgh Train Schedule

London to Edinburgh​ train route has an extensive timetable. Thus, you can easily pick the time that suits you the best and make the most out of your trip.  Check out a train route from London to Edinburgh on the railway map.

Train Type	Earliest	Latest	Departures
Morning	05:15	11:58	34
Afternoon	12:00	17:40	32
Evening	18:00	19:00	6
Night	21:15	23:33	2

​Tips to Buy Train Tickets:

• Book in Advance

​Generally, cheap train tickets are released by train operators prior to the journey. A typical timetable is usually announced around 12 weeks in advance, since a particular day's schedule is normally established 12 weeks in advance.

• Be Flexible

​Check different dates and times for cheaper train tickets. Different dates and times may still offer a greater selection of discounted tickets, so keep an eye out.

related destinations

​Discover the wonderful UK by taking a train from London to Edinburgh. Experience breathtaking views and fantastic scenery. In addition, be sure to check out the other popular routes across the UK!

​London - Glasgow

​London - Cardiff

​London - Birmingham

London - Oxford​