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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 41 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for London Kings Cross (KGX) every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 531 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C02056+
X2890920:206h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:25London Kings Cross (KGX)£461One-way1 change
G2568819:204h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0:18London Kings Cross (KGX)£611One-way0 changes- G80073 · L0163614:004h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:40London Kings Cross (KGX)£871One-way1 change
- C02070 · L0164016:004h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:39London Kings Cross (KGX)£931One-way1 change
W34265+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross6:526h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:58London Kings Cross (KGX)£971One-way1 change
- G081757:004h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:10London Kings Cross (KGX)£1821One-way0 changes
- G081869:004h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:10London Kings Cross (KGX)£1591One-way0 changes
- G8005511:004h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:10London Kings Cross (KGX)£1251One-way0 changes
- G8006713:004h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:10London Kings Cross (KGX)£1031One-way0 changes
- G8007314:004h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:10London Kings Cross (KGX)£1031One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 531 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33197+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | On time 16:51 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h59 | 23:50 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| W33197 · W33292+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | On time 16:51 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h26 | 23:17 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
| C01991 | On time 17:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h29 | 21:59 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02063 | On time 18:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h40 | 23:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02018 | On time 19:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h11 | 0:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G08170 | 5:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h13 | 9:50 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01968 | 5:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h43 | 10:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02042 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h32 | 11:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34265+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 6:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h06 | 12:58 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| G08175 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 11:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02002 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h31 | 12:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G08180 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h17 | 12:17 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G25682 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h20 | 12:46 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02015 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h32 | 13:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G08186 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 13:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02006 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h32 | 14:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80049 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h11 | 14:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80049 · L01631 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h39 | 14:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
 W29884+C01942 | 10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h56 | 15:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C01942+ W85787 | 10:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h53 | 15:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| G80055 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 15:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02029 | 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h32 | 16:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80061 | 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h17 | 16:17 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01154+C02007 | 12:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h57 | 17:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| C02007+W85790 | 12:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h54 | 17:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| W34124+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h12 | 19:04 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| G80067 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 17:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02014 | 13:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h31 | 18:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80073 · L01636 | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h40 | 18:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| G80073 | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 18:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02046 | 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h31 | 19:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W00587+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h27 | 21:19 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| G80080 | 15:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h17 | 19:17 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01988 | 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h31 | 20:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02070 | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h11 | 20:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02070 · L01640 | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h39 | 20:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| C02066 | 16:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h32 | 21:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 531 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 531 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 5:26 |
Last train 20:20 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
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