The cheapest and fastest trains from Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 1 trains that leave Slateford (SLA) for London Kings Cross (KGX) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 530 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, and a flight costs an average of £150.
Distance: 530 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£111 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:36 Slateford (SLA) | 5h54 | 17:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Trains from Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £70 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 12:46, the last at 12:46. The fastest train covers the 530 km distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 530 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 12:46 |
Last train 12:46 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Slateford (SLA) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £70. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slateford (SLA) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Slateford (SLA) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- 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

