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Travelling from London to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? Advance Tickets can be as low as £17.50*, with average fares of £47.46. 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 to Edinburgh (Waverley) on the fastest train in 4h 16m, usually 4h 39m. Every day, 48 trains leave from London, starting at 05:12 and ending at 23:45. 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:48 London Kings Cross | 10:07 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 19m | Lumo | Find tickets | |
06:15 London Kings Cross | 11:14 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 59m | LNER | Find tickets | |
06:16 London Euston | 12:20 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 6h 4m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
07:00 London Kings Cross | 11:20 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 20m | LNER | Find tickets | |
07:30 London Kings Cross | 12:14 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 44m | LNER | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from London to Edinburgh (Waverley). Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 05:12 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:45 |
| Departure station | London |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) |
| Distance | 332 miles (534 km) |
| Journey time | From 4h 16m |
| Price | From £17.50 |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper |
The journey from London to Edinburgh(Waverley) takes around four and a half hours, if you travel directly with Lumo or LNER from London Kings Cross, or it can take up to five hours and forty minutes with Avanti West Coast from London Euston. Making these journeys some of the longest in the UK by rail.
On your journey with either LNER or Lumo, you’ll dart along the East Coast Mainline, passing commuter towns like Stevenage and historic cities such as York. You’ll travel through numerous regions in the North of East of England: from North Yorkshire and County Durham to Northumberland, before arriving at the Scottish Borders and pressing on towards the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.
Lumo is a recent addition to UK rail operators. It runs a single service along the East Coast Mainline, connecting London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley. It stops at a limited number of stations in between, like Stevenage, Newcastle, and Morpeth.
London Kings Cross is the end of the East Coast Mainline in the south of England. It’s a highly convenient train station to depart from as it has a London Underground station that is one of the most visited in the city.
For instance, if you arrive from Heathrow Airport, you can take the Piccadilly line directly to King’s Cross. The station connects multiple tube lines, including the Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, and Victoria lines. It is also served by several bus routes, too.
Being one of the busiest stations in the UK, London Kings Cross serves many train operators. Ranging from Hull Trains, Lumo, and LNER, to Grand Central, Thameslink, and Great Northern.
If you’re travelling with Lumo from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley, then there are only two stops between the two capitals. Newcastle and Morpeth. However, if you’re travelling with LNER there are eight stations: Peterborough, Newark Northgate, Doncaster, York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham, and Newcastle.
It's worth considering that these stops may change due to scheduling changes or unforeseen events like poor weather or train faults. Before you travel, it’s best to check which stations you’ll be stopping at to avoid disappointment.
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Edinburgh Waverley is an incredibly convenient station to arrive at. Located right in the centre of Edinburgh – between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ towns, it’s serviced by taxis, buses and trams on nearby Princes Street, and even an airport shuttle. Pedestrian access is possible from Princes Street, Market Street, Calton Road and Waverley Bridge.
There’s so much to do in Edinburgh, too. In the ‘old’ town you can find a slice of traditional Scotland and its tumultuous past. From ghost tours, the terrifying Edinburgh Dungeon, to the regal Edinburgh Castle and St Giles’. To the resplendently dazzling Georgian architecture in the ‘new’ town with its trendy bars, restaurants and cool shops.
Edinburgh Waverley marks the end of the electrified East Coast Mainline and acts as a central hub for North-South rail links in the UK. Many rail companies operate from it, including Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Lumo, TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, and the Caledonian Sleeper.
Avanti West Coast operates services primarily serving the West Coast Mainline. It reliably connects the major cities across England, Scotland, and Wales including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Liverpool. It runs a service from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley, too.
If you travel with Avanti West Coast from London Euston, you’ll travel up the West Coast Mainline towards Edinburgh. On your journey, you’ll pass through the Cotswolds and the Midlands, up past the Lake District, and into Scotland. Once you’ve passed the Scottish border, you’ll carry on to Lockerbie before turning East to Edinburgh Waverley.
London Euston lies between Cardington Street and Eversholt Street in Camden. It’s connected by an extensive London Underground station that offers access to the Northern and Victoria lines, making it very easy to get to. Not to mention, it is connected by local bus routes and taxis, too.
Four train operators serve this station, from Avanti West Coast and the Caledonian Sleeper to London Northwestern Railway and the London Overground.
If your journey is with Avanti West Coast, you’ll take the West Coast Mainline route. There are fifteen stops separating London Euston and Edinburgh Waverley: Coventry, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Sandwell & Dudley, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster, Oxenholme Lake District, Penrith, Carlisle, and Haymarket.
Edinburgh Waverley is centrally located between the 'old' and 'new' towns, with easy access to taxis, buses, trams, and an airport shuttle. It serves as a key hub for North-South rail links, with services from Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Lumo, TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, and the Caledonian Sleeper.
LNER operates high-speed train services between London and Edinburgh, providing a vital link between these two major cities. The journey typically takes around 4.5 hours, with stops at key locations like York and Newcastle, enhancing regional connectivity.
Known for its reliable service and frequent schedules, LNER is a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers seeking to explore the vibrant destinations along the East Coast Main Line.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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