London to Edinburgh train with LNER
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€126
Average price
€182
Fastest journey
4 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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London to Edinburgh train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C71557 | On time 12:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h23 | 4:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C71344+C46110 · C65954 | On time 12:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h04 | 5:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C71560 | On time 12:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h46 | 5:16 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C71599 | On time 1:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h27 | 5:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 24 | |||||
| C71531 | On time 7:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h23 | 11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26273+C65939 | On time 7:26 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h39 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C71534 | On time 7:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h40 | 12:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 C50099 | On time 7:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 5h39 | 1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C71537 | On time 8:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h21 | 12:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C71540 | On time 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h45 | 1:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 534 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €64 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Train providers 6 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train providers: LNER, Lumo and Avanti West Coast trains London to Edinburgh
For as little as €58 you can travel by train from London to Edinburgh with LNER, Lumo and Avanti West Coast. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
LNER from London to Edinburgh train information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 21 min
- Cheapest Price: €79
- LNER frequency: 13 a day
Trains from London to Edinburgh
There are regular direct rail services from London to Edinburgh on the East Coast mainline. Departures are roughly every half hour from early morning until early evening, with some indirect connections via York offering additional options. Journey times between the English and Scottish capital cities range from a little over four hours to nearly five hours, depending on the number of stops en route, and connection times on indirect services.
Which train companies travel from London to Edinburgh?
LNER (London North Eastern Railway) - previously known as Virgin Trains East Coast - provides the majority of direct services from London to Edinburgh. In addition, indirect routes requiring one change involve taking Grand Central Railway or LNER services to York, connecting with CrossCountry trains to Edinburgh.
How long is the train from London to Edinburgh?
The fastest direct trains from London to Edinburgh take around four hours and 15 minutes to cover the 390-mile route. Most journeys are around four and a half hours. Indirect services from King's Cross take around five hours to reach Edinburgh, allowing for the time spent between connections at York.
How many trains are there from London to Edinburgh?
The weekday timetable begins just after 6:00 a.m. and there are departures every half hour throughout the day until early evening, with a final train leaving London at 7:00 p.m. There are an additional four or five indirect connections via York. On Sundays, departures begin a little later, with a first train from London at just before 9:00 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: London King's Cross Trains to Edinburgh depart from London King's Cross Station, situated on the north side of central London. The station has its own Underground stop, with connections on six lines, along with local bus stops on Euston Road, taxi stands, shopping, and restaurants.
Arrival train station: Edinburgh Waverley Trains from London arrive at the centrally located Waverley Station, with local train links to Haymarket and Edinburgh Park. There are tram and bus stops serving routes across Edinburgh outside the station on Princes Street and Waverley Bridge, and a taxi stand on the main concourse.
FAQs: Trains from London to Edinburgh
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
Popular train stations from London to Edinburgh
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- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShopping
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket Office- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
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