Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£106
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 28 m
Trains on 18 Sept
17
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haymarket (HYM) 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 Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 17 trains from Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 531 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.
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W84247Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, while a flight costs an average of £200.
Distance: 531 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£101 Average Price | £200 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £101.
A coach is £144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £200.
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Coach takes on average 10h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G25687+ W83679 | 6:09 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h35 | 10:44 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G08175+ W69636 | 6:42 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h28 | 11:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02002+ W69636 | 6:42 Haymarket (HYM) | 5h19 | 12:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02002+ W69143 | 7:08 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h53 | 12:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G25682+ C14974 | 8:11 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h35 | 12:46 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02015+ W68892 | 8:13 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h49 | 13:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G08186+ W69591 | 8:44 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h26 | 13:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C01989 | 17:21 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h40 | 22:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80097+ W68946 | 17:43 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h27 | 22:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02062+ W68952 | 18:10 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h59 | 23:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02062+ W34290 | 18:15 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h54 | 23:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02033+ W68744 | 18:40 Haymarket (HYM) | 4h40 | 23:20 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 16:38. The fastest train covers the 531 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 531 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 6:08 |
Last train 16:38 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Haymarket (HYM) 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.

Most Haymarket (HYM) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Haymarket (HYM) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
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 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.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.