Trains from London to Edinburgh from $28.66*

Trains from London to Edinburgh from $28.66*

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London to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London to Edinburgh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $28.66, with average prices for this route around $147.17. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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05:48
London Kings Cross
10:07
Edinburgh (Waverley)
4h 19m, DirectLumo
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06:15
London Kings Cross
11:14
Edinburgh (Waverley)
4h 59m, DirectLNER
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06:16
London Euston
12:20
Edinburgh (Waverley)
6h 4m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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07:00
London Kings Cross
11:20
Edinburgh (Waverley)
4h 20m, DirectLNER
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07:30
London Kings Cross
12:14
Edinburgh (Waverley)
4h 44m, DirectLNER
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08:00
London Kings Cross
12:23
Paris
4h 23m, DirectLNER
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London to Edinburgh Train Route Details

The London to Edinburgh train ticket is from $28.66. The average travel time is 4h 16m, covering a distance of approximately 534 mile. There are usually 49 daily trains provided by LNER,CrossCountry,Avanti West Coast. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:48
Last train
Last train
23:45
Departure station
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Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 16m
Distance
Distance
534 mile
Price
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$28.66*

London to Edinburgh Train Travel Guide

London to Edinburgh Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Edinburgh

Take a look at the basic information from London to Edinburgh, departing from London Kings Cross. It takes approximately 4h 16m to arrive at Edinburgh (Waverley).

Book cheap train tickets from London to Edinburgh

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from London to Edinburgh. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Network Railcard for South East England

For only a small annual fee, you can save 1/3 on most fares in South East England, including routes in and out of London, with the Network Railcard. Covering both standard and off-peak tickets, this railcard is particularly beneficial for those who travel regularly within this region.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from London to Edinburgh cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.