It takes an average of 5h 39m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London by train, over a distance of around 332 miles (534 km). There are normally 61 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London and tickets for this journey start from £24.40 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:36 | |
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Last train | 23:40 | |
Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
Arrival station | London | |
Journey time | From 4h 0m | |
Distance | 332 miles (534 km) | |
Frequency | 61 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £24.40 | |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Edinburgh to London? Look no further.
The train from Edinburgh to London usually takes around 5 hours and 43 minutes but can take just 4 hours on the fastest services, with around 46 trains running on this popular route per day. Once you're on board, you can sit back and relax, as you won’t need to make any changes along the way.
You'll be travelling with London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Lumo, or Avanti West Coast on this route. LNER and Lumo trains arrive into London Kings Cross, while Avanti West Coast services arrive into London Euston station. Want to travel in style? Find out more about travelling from Edinburgh to London in First Class.
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The average journey time by train between Edinburgh (Waverley) and London is 5 hours and 39 minutes, with around 61 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London can start from as little as £24.40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London without having to change trains. There are 61 direct trains from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London leaves at 04:36. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London leaves at 23:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London cover a distance of around 332 miles (534 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London to Edinburgh (Waverley). If you’re looking for other options, you can also catch the bus from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London.
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