- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£94
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£106
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
6 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
6 h 55 m
Trains on 20 Sept
10
Distance
542 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Queensferry to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Queensferry to London will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
To travel from Queensferry to London you need to make at least one change.
G80060 · C02008+
C15211
G80060 · C02008+
C15211
G80060+
C15211
W33256 · W33138+
C15213
G80060+
C15211
W33256 · W33138+
C15213
W33256 · W33138+
C15213
G80060+
C15211
G80060+
C15211
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C15213Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Queensferry to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 542 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£104 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Queensferry to London:
A coach is £75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Queensferry to London costing on average £104.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 21m.
You'll arrive about 2h 55m sooner (4h 35m by train vs 7h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £104 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Queensferry to London trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80060+ C15211 | 8:54 Inverkeithing station (INK) | 7h17 | 16:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G80060+ C15211 | 8:58 North Queensferry station (NQU) | 7h13 | 16:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C15211+ G80072 | 8:58 North Queensferry station (NQU) | 9h14 | 18:12 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G80060 · C02008+ C15211 | 8:58 North Queensferry station (NQU) | 8h02 | 17:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
G80060+ C15211 | 9:05 Dalmeny station (DAM) | 7h06 | 16:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G80072+ C15211 | 9:05 Dalmeny station (DAM) | 9h07 | 18:12 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G80060 · C02008+ C15211 | 9:05 Dalmeny station (DAM) | 7h55 | 17:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
G80066+ C15213 | 9:54 Inverkeithing station (INK) | 7h17 | 17:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W33256 · W33138+ C15213 | 9:58 North Queensferry station (NQU) | 6h34 | 16:32 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
W33256 · W33138+ C15213 | 10:05 Dalmeny station (DAM) | 6h27 | 16:32 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Queensferry to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £104 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 18:43. The fastest train covers the 542 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 542 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £104 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 18:43 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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 Queensferry to London trains use the Dalmeny to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Euston. Use this guide to compare Queensferry and London 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.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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