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- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Amble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 436 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Amble:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Amble costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Amble take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 10m.
The journey is about 2h 58m faster (3h 14m by train vs 6h 12m by car) and roughly £62 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£21 vs £82). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from London to Amble run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 7:08 |
Last train 19:47 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Amble 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 Amble, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Amble trains use the London Kings Cross to Alnmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Amble train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Acton Central is 9 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Acton Central has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Acton Central.
ATMs are available at Acton Central.
Available at Acton Central: WC.
Available at Acton Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Acton Central.
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