London to Edinburgh train
4.9
4.6Cheap train tickets from London to Edinburgh
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Train timetable London to Edinburgh
This is the last train of the day.
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets by train, coach, flight or ferry
08 Dec
09 Dec
10 Dec
11 Dec
12 Dec
13 Dec
14 Dec
15 Dec
16 Dec
17 Dec
18 Dec
19 Dec
20 Dec
21 Dec
22 Dec
23 Dec
24 Dec
25 Dec
26 Dec
27 Dec
28 Dec
Train times from London to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
4 h 22 m
Average
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
534 km
Of the 3 trains that leave London for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
Place to stay
Need a place to stay in Edinburgh?
Top pick hotels
Entire homes & apartments
Find the best accommodation for you, with our partner Expedia
Overview: Train from London to Edinburgh
 Distance | 330 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 4 h 21 min |
 Average train ticket price | £92 (€103) |
 Train frequency | 25 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 Train providers | Caledonian Sleeper, Grand Central Trains, Arriva Bus, Lumo, Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from London to Edinburgh cover the 330 miles long trip taking on average 4 h 21 min with our travel partners like Caledonian Sleeper, Grand Central Trains, Arriva Bus, Lumo, Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £85, but the average price of train tickets is £92. Travellers depart most frequently from London Euston and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Train companies: CrossCountry and Grand Central Trains trains London to Edinburgh
For as little as £85 you can travel by train from London to Edinburgh with CrossCountry and Grand Central Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.
Train from London to Edinburgh
London City is linked to Edinburgh by LNER train. The train travels to Edinburgh from London every 30min at a speed of up to 125mph. It takes around 5h 20min to cover approximately 393 miles (632 km), with zero check-in. At least 42 trains operate from London to Edinburgh each day. There is an option to travel directly to Edinburgh from London without having to transfer from one train to another.
Travellers heading north between the English and Scottish capitals can take trains on the East Coast Main Line as a comfortable and scenic alternative to a flight. There are frequent direct departures from London King's Cross seven days a week, with journey times averaging around four hours and 30 minutes. Departure times range from early morning to early evening. A sleeper service to Edinburgh also operates, from London Euston Station.
London to Edinburgh Train Time: Daily Departures
There are at least 41 train trips to Edinburgh from London each day. A train ticket to Edinburgh from London can cost a few dollars if you book ahead of the departure date. The fastest train to Edinburgh Waverley from London Euston departs at around 08:00 a.m. and arrives at around 12:20 p.m. The latest train departs at around 11:50 p.m. and arrives at around 07:23 a.m. the next day.
How long is the journey by train from London to Edinburgh?
The fastest trains on the 390-mile route north on the East Coast Main Line are some LNER departures taking four hours and 18 minutes to reach the Scottish capital. Most LNER services take from five to 25 minutes longer. Virgin Trains services from London Euston take five hours and 39 minutes to reach Edinburgh. Overnight Caledonian Sleeper trains take seven hours and 33 minutes.
The average travel time from London to Edinburgh may vary depending on the waiting duration and number of stops. However, on average, it takes around 5h 20min to travel from London to Edinburgh by train. A direct high-speed train can take around 4h 30min to cover the 393 miles (632 km) distance from Avanti West Coast to the Central station in Edinburgh.
London Bridge Light. Source: Shutterstock
What are the departure and arrival stations from London to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: Location on Euston Road, London Kings Cross Station is the main station operating train trips from London to Edinburgh. Trains leave London every hour or every half-hour depending on the traffic condition and arrive right in the centre of Edinburgh Waverley. Facilities available at Kings Cross Station include shops and hotels perfect for last-minute treats and gifts. Pandora, Oliver Bonas, Isle of Flowers, and Rituals are all available at the station.
Passengers will depart from either London King's Cross or London Euston. King's Cross Station is located on the north side of central London, with Underground connections on six lines and bus links from stops on Euston Road. Euston is about ten minutes' walk west, served by city buses and three Underground lines. Both stations have numerous restaurants, food supermarkets, shops and taxi ranks.
Arrival train station: Your destination in Edinburgh will be Edinburgh Waverley Station. It is the main train station located on Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh City, served by local bus and tram routes from nearby stops on Princes Street. The station facilities include a pub, newsagent, luggage storage and taxi ranks. The train stations sits on a parcel of land that once separated New and Old Town. The land was drained as part of redeveloping Edinburgh city. Visitors can find convenient rest rooms and lodgings within a walking distance from Edinburgh Waverley Station. Other amenities in the station include dining areas and shopping malls.
Which train companies travel from London to Edinburgh?
LNER Azuma is by far the fastest and best train that links London to Edinburgh. These modern trains offer transfer services from London to Edinburgh in comfort. LNER Azuma trains come with more seats in the standard class for great value fares. LNER Azuma also offers a great range of train tickets to Edinburgh from various destinations across London. LNER Azuma also operates trains from north of London to various parts of Scotland, including Edinburgh. The train has comfortable seats with ample leg room. Each seat is fitted with a power socket for on-board charging. You will also enjoy free Wi-Fi and quiet atmosphere if you choose to travel via LNER Azuma.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) provides direct trains from London King's Cross to Edinburgh. Virgin Trains operates direct services to Edinburgh from London Euston, and the Caledonian Sleeper also departs from London Euston. Indirect services use some Cross Country Trains connections from York or Newcastle.
LNER offers direct trains from London to Edinburgh roughly every half hour throughout the day from early morning to early evening, with the Sunday schedules providing a slightly reduced service. Virgin Trains offer trains to Edinburgh from London Euston every two hours. The Caledonian Sleeper service operates from London Euston from Sunday to Friday with departures just before midnight and an additional earlier train on Sundays.
LNER Azuma from London to Edinburgh
LNER Azuma run high speed trains from various parts of London to central Edinburgh. The trains are so comfortable, and are equipped with free Wi-Fi and power sockets on each seat. First class ticket travelers are provided with free meals. LNER Azuma leave London to Edinburgh every hour or every 30min depending on how busy a day is. The fastest Virgin train takes around 4h to cover the distance from London to Edinburgh.
London Carousel. Source: Shutterstock
Trains London to Edinburgh: Services on Board
One major difference between first and second class train tickets from London to Edinburgh is availability of meals. First class train tickets to Edinburgh from London offer both cold and hot meals, but this depends on the length of the journey and time of the day. Staff operating trains in this route will bring the price of your ticket and meals directly to your seat. Each passenger can only bring one baggage that can fit under their seat. However, a small handbag is also allowed into trains operating from London to Edinburgh.
Trains from London to Edinburgh offer assistance to disabled passengers. However, it might be necessary to contact the train company at least 6h ahead of the departure time to allow for the reservation of seats. Are you looking for a Scottish restaurant where you can indulge in local drinks and cuisine? Head to Halfway House for affordable and fantastic entertainment options.
How to find cheap train tickets from London to Edinburgh?
There are great deals on London to Edinburgh train fares. Train operators usually release cheap train deals ahead of the journey. The timetable for a specific trip from London to Edinburgh is normally confirmed at least 12 weeks earlier, so this is the best time to get train fare deals. Avoid booking a train at peak times as fares tend to be higher at this period. Instead, consider traveling via a train in the midday or late in the evening as train operators tend to reduce their train tickets. You can read more about how to get cheap train tickets here.
Traveling on Fridays and Sundays could also attract higher prices. Most people schedule their trips from London to Edinburgh between Friday and Sunday, pushing up the train tickets. Another way to save on London to Edinburgh train fare is checking for alternative routes. Train routes with high competition tend to charge lower rates than routes with minimal competition. You can check all routes operating from London to Edinburgh on the Omio website. Being flexible can also save you on a train from London to Edinburgh. Search for cheaper trains on different travel times and dates and check whether you can find a cheaper ticket.
To Edinburgh by train- travel tips
Edinburgh’s rich history dates back to before the Roman times. Edinburgh city was once a battlefield, and it is symbolized by armies, weapons, forts, and battles. Head to Edinburgh and have a chance to explore the Edinburgh castle. The Castle Rock sits on an old Volcano that has been an attraction for thousands of years. Edinburgh is a historic city. However, there is another side of Edinburgh city that comes to life at night. The city’s nightlife brims with traditional Scottish clubs, cool underground bars, and sophisticated whisky bars. Edinburgh city boasts incredible architecture. It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful structures.
For example, tour the narrow Old Town alleys and the Royal Mile and get to see the architectural design that makes up Edinburgh city. Head to St Giles Cathedral, admire the Gothic architecture, and visit the oldest part of Edinburgh Castle. Remember to order Sticky Toffe Pudding if you’re a dessert fan. Some of the favorite local foods to enjoy during your Edinburgh trip include mash, bangers, broths, mash potatoes, and heartwarming pies.
It is unfortunate that the Edinburgh food scene has remained underrated. However, visit Edinburgh and have a chance to enjoy plenty of worldwide cuisines and dine in countless Scottish restaurants and pubs. A trip to Edinburgh would be incomplete without touring the famous farmer’s markets, where you can grab your favorite groceries. You will also find some of the best and tasty wines in this city.
Sleeper Trains in the UK
Find out about night trains in the United Kingdom. With Omio, you can travel from London to Edinburgh on a night train.
FAQs: London to Edinburgh train
When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your trip from including London Euston, London St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. When arriving in Edinburgh, you can end your trip in train stations like Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this connection
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShopping
ParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus 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
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityMetro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityMetro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibility
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityMetro: Bakerloo Line.
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityMore options for your journey from London to Edinburgh
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains, coaches, flights and ferries
Travel to popular destinations by train, coach, flight or ferry
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
- Trains to Rome
- Trains to Paris
- Trains to Venice
- Trains to Berlin
- Trains France
- Trains Germany
- Trains Italy
- Trains Spain
- Trains Sweden
- Eurostar
- LNER
- Avanti West Coast
- GWR
- London to Manchester Train
- London to Brighton Train
- Trains from Glasgow to London
- New York to Washington DC Train
- London to Paris Train
- London to Amsterdam Train
- Barcelona to Madrid Train
- Alicante to Madrid Train
- Coaches to Paris
- Coaches to Barcelona
- Coaches to Madrid
- Coaches to Murcia
- National Express
- Alsa
- FlixBus
- London to Manchester Coach
- Sheffield to London Coach
- Bus from Stansted to London
- Coaches Spain
- Coaches in the Netherlands
- Coaches Germany
- Coaches Sweden
- Coaches Italy
- Coaches France
- Bus from Liverpool to London
- London to Paris Coach
- London to Amsterdam Coach
- London to Brussels Coach
- Geneva to Chamonix coach
- Flights to Berlin
- Flights to Paris
- Flights to Barcelona
- Flights to Madrid
- Flights to Spain
- Flights to Italy
- Flights to France
- Flights to Germany
- Flights to Switzerland
- Ryanair
- KLM
- British Airways
- London to Paris Flight
- London to Gibraltar Flight
- London to Benidorm Flight
- Amsterdam to London Flight
- Valencia to Lisbon Flight
- Paris to Barcelona Flight
- Rome to Paris Flight
- Milan to Paris Flight
- Airports in the UK
- Travel to London
- Travel App
- Sustainable Travel
- Cheap Train Tickets UK
- Train Stations in the UK
- Travel Booking
- National Rail
- Europe’s Popular Film & TV Locations
- Train Strike UK Information
- Travel in Germany
- Travel in Italy
- Travel in Spain
- Travel in France
- Travel in Netherlands
- Key Worker Discount
- Compare Trains
- Compare Flights
- London to Paris
- Train Stations UK
- Student Discount Travel
- Train Tickets
- Trains to Rome
- Trains to Paris
- Trains to Venice
- Trains to Berlin
- Trains France
- Trains Germany
- Trains Italy
- Trains Spain
- Trains Sweden
- Eurostar
- LNER
- Avanti West Coast
- GWR
- London to Manchester Train
- London to Brighton Train
- Trains from Glasgow to London
- New York to Washington DC Train
- London to Paris Train
- London to Amsterdam Train
- Barcelona to Madrid Train
- Alicante to Madrid Train
- Coach Tickets
- Coaches to Paris
- Coaches to Barcelona
- Coaches to Madrid
- Coaches to Murcia
- National Express
- Alsa
- FlixBus
- London to Manchester Coach
- Sheffield to London Coach
- Bus from Stansted to London
- Coaches Spain
- Coaches in the Netherlands
- Coaches Germany
- Coaches Sweden
- Coaches Italy
- Coaches France
- Bus from Liverpool to London
- London to Paris Coach
- London to Amsterdam Coach
- London to Brussels Coach
- Geneva to Chamonix coach
- Plane Tickets
- Flights to Berlin
- Flights to Paris
- Flights to Barcelona
- Flights to Madrid
- Flights to Spain
- Flights to Italy
- Flights to France
- Flights to Germany
- Flights to Switzerland
- Ryanair
- KLM
- British Airways
- London to Paris Flight
- London to Gibraltar Flight
- London to Benidorm Flight
- Amsterdam to London Flight
- Valencia to Lisbon Flight
- Paris to Barcelona Flight
- Rome to Paris Flight
- Milan to Paris Flight
- Travel
- Airports in the UK
- Travel to London
- Travel App
- Sustainable Travel
- Cheap Train Tickets UK
- Train Stations in the UK
- Travel Booking
- National Rail
- Europe’s Popular Film & TV Locations
- Train Strike UK Information
- Travel in Germany
- Travel in Italy
- Travel in Spain
- Travel in France
- Travel in Netherlands
- Key Worker Discount
- Compare Trains
- Compare Flights
- London to Paris
- Train Stations UK
- Student Discount Travel