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The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£281
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£281
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
22 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
22 h 46 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
735 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyle of Lochalsh to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyle of Lochalsh to London will cost around £281 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £281.
To travel from Kyle of Lochalsh to London you need to make at least one change.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kyle of Lochalsh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £109 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £109, while a train costs an average of £198.
Distance: 735 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£198 Average Price | £109 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration Fastest 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 56m Average total duration 20h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kyle of Lochalsh to London:
A coach is £89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyle of Lochalsh to London costing on average £198.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 26m.
Tickets start at around £198 compared to roughly £156 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-41.99. The journey takes 11h 53m versus 11h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kyle of Lochalsh to London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C15088 · C14813 · W83006+ G25688 | On time 12:06 Kyle of Lochalsh station (KYL) | 11h53 | 23:59 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Kyle of Lochalsh to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £147 but you can travel from only £90 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 735 km distance in 11h 53m.
Distance 735 km |
Average train duration 11h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £147 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 11h 53m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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Most Kyle of Lochalsh to London trains use the Kyle of Lochalsh to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Kyle of Lochalsh and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kyle of Lochalsh is 1 km from Kyle of Lochalsh city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyle of Lochalsh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Kyle of Lochalsh.
Wi-Fi is available at Kyle of Lochalsh.
Ticket office support is available at Kyle of Lochalsh. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kyle of Lochalsh: Parking, WC.
Available at Kyle of Lochalsh: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyle of Lochalsh: 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, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment 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.
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