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Travelling from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? Advance Tickets can be as low as £33.65*, with average fares of £54.02. Benefit from Off-Peak train tickets, Return train tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets for extra savings. Enjoy the most cost-effective and pleasant journey with TrainPal. For more tips on saving money, visit our UK cheap train ticket guide.
Journey from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh (Waverley) on the fastest train in 4h 17m, usually 4h 39m. Every day, 38 trains leave from London Kings Cross, starting at 05:12 and ending at 22:20. During Off-Peak Times from 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter and less crowded journey. Get real-time updates on train schedules, delays, and cancellations. Save time, effort, and money with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:12 London Kings Cross | 11:09 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 5h 57m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
05:48 London Kings Cross | 10:07 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 19m | Lumo | Find tickets | |
06:15 London Kings Cross | 11:09 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 54m | LNER | Find tickets | |
07:00 London Kings Cross | 11:28 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 28m | LNER | Find tickets | |
07:30 London Kings Cross | 12:13 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 43m | LNER | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh (Waverley) with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
| First train | 05:12 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 22:20 |
| Departure station | London Kings Cross |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) |
| Distance | 330 miles (531 km) |
| Journey time | From 4h 17m |
| Price | From £33.65 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Grand Central, Thameslink |
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Travel in style with a direct London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley in just 4 hours and 44 minutes.
Aboard your London to Edinburgh train, you’ll witness iconic sights such as the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle, and marvel at the rugged beauty of Scotland’s coastline as you pass through historic cities and seaside towns.
LNER runs high-speed services on the East Coast Main Line, connecting London King’s Cross with major destinations including Peterborough, York, Leeds, Newcastle, and Edinburgh.
Enjoy a quick and convenient journey from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley with Lumo’s direct high-speed trains, reaching the Scottish capital in just 4 hours and 19 minutes.
Along the way, you’ll marvel at impressive views of the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors as you travel in between, and take in the dramatic beauty of Scotland’s coastline.
A low-fare, environmentally friendly alternative on the East Coast Main Line, Lumo connects London with Stevenage, Newcastle, Morpeth, and Edinburgh, with new routes from other London stations proposed for Torbay and Rochester.
London King’s Cross is a major London railway terminus located in Zone 1 on Euston Road and only a five-minute walk from London St Pancras International, making it an easy change for visitors arriving on the Eurostar wanting to continue their rail journey north into Scotland.
Easily accessible on the Circle, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria underground lines, as well as by taxi and numerous local bus services, London King’s Cross offers frequent commuter and long-distance services to a wide variety of destinations to the north of London, including Peterborough, King’s Lynn, Cambridge, Edinburgh, York, Leeds, Newcastle, Bradford, Harrogate, Hull and Sunderland, and are operated by Thameslink, LNER, Great Northern, and Hull Trains.
With step-free access to all platforms, modern ticketing facilities, waiting rooms, baby changing, accessible toilets and a First Class Lounge, London King’s Cross is a convenient departure point with everything you need for your London to Edinburgh train journey.
Most LNER London to Edinburgh trains typically stop at Peterborough, York, Darlington, Newcastle, and Alnmouth, routes and stops however may vary depending on the service. London to Edinburgh train services operated by Lumo stop at Stevenage, Newcastle and Morpeth en route to the Scottish capital.
Arriving into Edinburgh Waverley, you’ll find yourself in the very heart of Scotland’s capital, nestled between the historic Old Town and elegant neoclassical New Town. Exit onto Market Street and climb the stairs up Fleshmarket Close, and you can make your way to the Royal Mile on foot within five minutes.
Edinburgh Waverley is the perfect starting point for many scenic rail journeys across Scotland, with direct services up the east coast, including Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen as well as Inverness and the Highlands beyond. You can also travel to Glasgow Central, and onwards from there to the West coast and the Scottish isles.
There’s no shortage of things to see and do in Edinburgh. Stroll up the Royal Mile to majestic Edinburgh Castle, or climb Calton Hill for sweeping views over the city skyline. Or dive into Edinburgh’s darker past with a visit to the Edinburgh Dungeon or Greyfriars Kirkyard, famous for its ghostly legends and historic graves.
To ensure you’re fully prepared for your London to Edinburgh train journey, here’s all the information you need to know before you travel, including luggage allowance, storage facilities, travelling with children and pets, and assisted travel.
Here’s all the information you need ahead of your London to Edinburgh train journey with Lumo, including travelling with children, bicycles and pets, luggage allowances and assisted travel.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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