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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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C03700 | 05:48AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h19 | 10:07AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C46809 | 06:15AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h59 | 11:14AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22067 | 06:16AM London Euston (EUS) | 6h04 | 12:20PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C46969 | 07:00AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h20 | 11:20AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C46832 | 07:30AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h44 | 12:14PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C46694 | 08:00AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h23 | 12:23PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04528 | 08:26AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h39 | 01:05PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C46761 | 08:30AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h40 | 01:10PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32335 | 08:40AM London Euston (EUS) | 5h39 | 02:19PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C46762 | 09:00AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h21 | 01:21PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C46995 | 09:30AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h45 | 02:15PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
4 h 19 m
Average
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
534 km
Of the 11 trains that leave London for Edinburgh every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 533 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Train providers 6 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:50 |
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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