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Travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London Euston, the fastest train takes 4h 20m with an average travel time of 5h. With 51 daily trains, the first departs at 05:40 and the last at 23:45. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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09:00 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 13:58 London Euston | On time | 4h 58m | LNER | Find tickets | |
09:24 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 14:07 London Euston | On time | 4h 43m | Lumo | Find tickets | |
09:30 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 14:12 London Euston | On time | 4h 42m | LNER | Find tickets | |
10:00 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 14:59 London Euston | On time | 4h 59m | LNER | Find tickets | |
10:11 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 15:12 London Euston | On time | 5h 1m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London Euston. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 05:40 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:45 |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) |
| Arrival station | London Euston |
| Distance | 330 miles (531 km) |
| Journey time | From 4h 20m |
| Price | From £24.00 |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail |
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Travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London Euston by train in style on direct routes run by Avanti West Coast.
For fast, convenient travel from Scotland’s capital to England’s capital, Avanti West Coast trains take passengers from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London Euston in around 5 hours. Along the way, you’ll traverse more than 300 miles through scenic Scottish landscapes and blissful English countryside, before arriving in the urban metropolis of London.
With great views from your window and prices starting from £24.00, you can get more out of your journey when you buy cheap train tickets in advance with TrainPal. For direct services, you’ll travel with Avanti West Coast, a premium provider of long-distance routes between major cities like London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester.
Depart from Edinburgh (Waverley), a major Scottish transport hub conveniently located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.
Located only a few minutes’ walk from Calton Hill, Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, and other major city centre attractions, the station is easy to reach. Take a local bus all the way to the station entrance, or arrive by active travel on foot or by bicycle. If you arrive by bike and don’t want to take it on the train, Edinburgh (Waverley) has plentiful parking spaces.
Before boarding your train from Edinburgh to London Euston, relax in seating located in the main concourse and on all platforms, or visit the station’s many shops, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy light refreshments or drinks. The station has accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility, as well as an induction loop, tactile paving, and step-free access.
As the northern terminus of the East Coast Main Line, Edinburgh (Waverley) is a well-connected station taking passengers around Scotland and England. Travel on direct routes to places like London, Glasgow, Carlisle, Plymouth, and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The main operators at the station are ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, and Lumo.
From Edinburgh (Waverley) to London Euston, the direct Avanti West Coast service will typically call at Haymarket, Carlisle, Penrith, Lancaster, Preston (Lancs), Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Sandwell & Dudley, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International, and Coventry, before arriving at London Euston. Exact stops may vary depending on routes and timetables.
From Edinburgh to London by train with Avanti West Coast, you’ll arrive at London Euston, a well-connected central London station in the Borough of Camden.
After completing your journey from Edinburgh, London Euston is a great place to begin your visit to England’s largest city. Hop on the London Underground (Northern or Victoria line) to travel quickly and efficiently around London, or board one of many buses that pick up passengers directly outside Euston.
Upon arrival, you’ll find a range of amenities should you wish to decompress in a comfortable seating area (or, if you have an Edinburgh to London Euston First Class ticket, relax in the First Class lounge). At the station, make the most of free Wi-Fi if you need to finalise your onward travel plans. For refreshments, drinks, snacks, and newspapers, the station has a selection of stalls and shops, while you will find many more within a short walking distance once you leave.
London Euston connects passengers to some of the UK’s top cities, on services run by Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London Northwestern Railway, and the London Overground. Travel directly to Liverpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Glasgow, among other major destinations.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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