The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 Liverpool Street (LST) will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for London Liverpool Street (LST) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 534 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 51 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 534 km
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£84 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y23278+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street | On time 08:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h05 | 13:05 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
Y23280+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street | On time 08:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h44 | 13:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
P00105+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street | On time 09:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h04 | 14:04 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W28158+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street | On time 09:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h49 | 14:13 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
Y23285+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street | On time 09:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h48 | 14:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
Y23288+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street | On time 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h05 | 15:05 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 15:00. The fastest train covers the 534 km distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 534 km |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 04:36 |
Last train 15:00 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trainsLNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Liverpool Street (LST) from £22. 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 Liverpool Street (LST) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 Liverpool Street (LST), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Liverpool Street (LST)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
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