The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£151
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 12 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 8 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 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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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Compare train, coach and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 531 km
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Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y23415 | On time 08:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h24 | 12:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00087+ C23204 · C23650 | On time 08:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h02 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
L01436+ C23650 | On time 08:26 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h39 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y23418 | On time 08:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h40 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23421 | On time 09:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h22 | 13:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23424 | On time 09:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h45 | 14:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 531 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 531 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 19:27 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Kings Cross (KGX) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- 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.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- 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.
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