4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on 02 Oct
94S$
Average ticket price on 02 Oct
201S$
Fastest journey on 02 Oct
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 02 Oct
4 h 7 m
Trains on 02 Oct
51
Distance
534 km
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.
The average ticket from London to Edinburgh will cost around 201S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 94S$.
On Fri, 02 Oct, we found 51 trains from London to Edinburgh, including 38 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 534 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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.
G801986:30 AM4h08London Kings Cross (KGX)10:38 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)94 S$1One-way0 changes- C019715:48 AM4h40London Kings Cross (KGX)10:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)100 S$1One-way0 changes
- G802748:03 PM4h35London Kings Cross (KGX)12:38 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)107 S$1One-way0 changes
- G801997:03 AM4h30London Kings Cross (KGX)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)114 S$1One-way0 changes
- G802737:30 PM4h09London Kings Cross (KGX)11:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)114 S$1One-way0 changes
- G802574:30 PM4h06London Kings Cross (KGX)8:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)150 S$1One-way0 changes
- G802098:30 AM4h07London Kings Cross (KGX)12:37 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)274 S$1One-way0 changes
- G802513:30 PM4h07London Kings Cross (KGX)7:37 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)150 S$1One-way0 changes
- G802159:30 AM4h08London Kings Cross (KGX)1:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)312 S$1One-way0 changes
- G8022611:30 AM4h08London Kings Cross (KGX)3:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)234 S$1One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Edinburgh run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 46S$ but you can travel from only 28S$ by coach.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 534 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 534 km |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price 46S$ |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
Live departures
London to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G01073+C02040 | Delayed 3:44 PM 2:33 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h38 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01075+C01984 | Delayed 4:35 PM 3:33 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h32 | 8:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80257 | On time 4:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h06 | 8:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80147+G01080 | On time 4:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h36 | 9:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
 W34291 | On time 4:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 5h41 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80259 | On time 5:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h31 | 9:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80263 | On time 5:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h10 | 9:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80148+G01082 | On time 5:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h41 | 10:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80266 | On time 6:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h35 | 10:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80268 | On time 6:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h10 | 10:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80272 | On time 7:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h35 | 11:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80273 | On time 7:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h09 | 11:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80274 | On time 8:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h35 | 12:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G25678 | On time 8:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h12 | 12:42 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 2 October | |||||
| C01971 | 5:48 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h40 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80198 | 6:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h08 | 10:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02049+G66982 | 6:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h35 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34144 | 6:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 5h47 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80199 | 7:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h30 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80203 | 7:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h08 | 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34177 · W34144 | 7:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 4h50 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C02010+G01055 | 7:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h39 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80205 | 8:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h27 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80209 | 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h07 | 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02000+G66987 | 8:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h37 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W33941 | 8:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 5h39 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80211 | 9:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h29 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80215 | 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h08 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02036+G01060 | 9:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h37 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80216 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h24 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G25698 | 10:15 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h17 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80221 | 10:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h09 | 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02052+G01062 | 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h37 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34286 | 10:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 5h38 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80224 | 11:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h31 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80226 | 11:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h08 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01966+G01064 | 11:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h34 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80228 | 12:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h24 | 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G25679 | 12:14 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h21 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80232 | 12:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h12 | 4:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02047+G01067 | 12:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h36 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34290 | 12:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 5h40 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80234 | 1:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h28 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80237 | 1:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h08 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02111+G01069 | 1:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h37 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80241 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h25 | 6:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G25683 | 2:15 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h17 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80245 | 2:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h10 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02040+G01073 | 2:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h38 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34289 | 2:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 5h44 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80247 | 3:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h30 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80251 | 3:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h07 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01984+G01074 | 3:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h32 | 8:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C01943 | 4:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h29 | 8:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: London to Edinburgh train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Edinburgh
Most London to Edinburgh trains use the London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare London and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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