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  1. London Euston
    05:00
    London Euston
    05:30
    London Kings Cross
    05:30
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 4 estimated
    07:33
    Retford
    Platform 2 estimated
    07:56
    Retford
    Platform 2 estimated
    11:22
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 5 estimated
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 5 estimated
    2 changes
    Super Off Peak
  2. on time
    London Euston
    05:31
    London Euston
    08:14
    Preston (Lancs)
    Platform 3 estimated
    09:04
    Preston (Lancs)
    Platform 4 estimated
    11:38
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 8W estimated
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 8W estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  3. London Euston
    05:50
    London Euston
    06:15
    London Kings Cross
    06:15
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 5 estimated
    09:56
    Newcastle
    Platform 3 estimated
    10:22
    Newcastle
    Platform 2 estimated
    11:49
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 7 estimated
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 7 estimated
    2 changes
    Off Peak
  4. on time
    London Euston
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 9 estimated
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  5. on time
    London Euston
    07:10
    London Euston
    10:47
    Carlisle
    Platform 1 estimated
    11:02
    Carlisle
    Platform 1 estimated
    12:18
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 9 estimated
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 9 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  6. London Euston
    07:13
    London Euston
    07:33
    London Kings Cross
    07:33
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 2 estimated
    08:55
    Grantham
    Platform 2 estimated
    09:28
    Grantham
    Platform 4 estimated
    13:20
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 5 estimated
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 5 estimated
    2 changes
    Peak
  7. on time
    London Euston
    08:10
    London Euston
    10:38
    Preston (Lancs)
    Platform 3 estimated
    11:04
    Preston (Lancs)
    Platform 3 estimated
    13:29
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 10 estimated
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 10 estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  8. on time
    London Euston
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 9 estimated
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  9. on time
    London Euston
    09:10
    London Euston
    11:38
    Preston (Lancs)
    Platform 3 estimated
    11:53
    Preston (Lancs)
    Platform 3 estimated
    14:18
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 9 estimated
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 9 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  10. London Euston
    09:13
    London Euston
    09:33
    London Kings Cross
    09:33
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 6 estimated
    10:56
    Grantham
    Platform 2 estimated
    11:25
    Grantham
    Platform 4 estimated
    15:19
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 5 estimated
    on time
    Edinburgh (Waverley)
    Platform 5 estimated
    2 changes
    Super Off Peak
Peak and off-peak explained

Journey information from London Euston to Edinburgh

  • Train Fares from: £30
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: Direct

  • How long does it take to travel from London Euston to Edinburgh by train?

    The average journey time between London Euston and Edinburgh is . On an average weekday, there are 12 trains travelling from London Euston to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration

  • What is the fastest journey from London Euston to Edinburgh by train?

    The fastest journey time by train is .

  • How much does the train from London Euston to Edinburgh cost?

    Train tickets from London Euston to Edinburgh can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

  • Are there direct trains from London Euston to Edinburgh?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from London Euston to Edinburgh without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from London Euston to Edinburgh.

    Direct

  • What is the distance between London Euston and Edinburgh?

    The distance between London Euston and Edinburgh is 330 miles.

    Distance: 330 miles

  • What time is the first train from London Euston to Edinburgh?

    The first train from London Euston to Edinburgh departs at .

    What time is the last train from London Euston to Edinburgh?

    The last train from London Euston to Edinburgh departs at .

    First train
    Last train
    No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

    Our guide to ticket types:
    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

London Euston to Edinburgh timetable

Check out the next trains departing from London Euston to Edinburgh for Friday 22nd Jan 2021. For the full train timetable, or to search for a later time or date, click here.

DepartsArrivesDuration
05:0011:226h 22m, 2 changes
05:3111:386h 7m, 1 change
05:5011:495h 59m, 2 changes
06:3412:185h 44m, direct
07:1012:185h 8m, 1 change
07:1313:206h 7m, 2 changes
08:1013:295h 19m, 1 change
08:3414:185h 44m, direct
09:1014:185h 8m, 1 change
09:1315:196h 6m, 2 changes

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Edinburgh to London Euston.

How to find cheap train tickets from London Euston to Edinburgh

Did you know that most train companies in the UK increase their prices as the departure date approaches? Our aim is to help you save – we’ll help you find the cheapest tickets, and even tell you when the prices are likely to increase with Price Prediction

1 monthin advance‡
from£30
2 weeksin advance‡
from£31
1 weekin advance‡
from£30
today‡
from£40

Book in advance.

Save up to 61%** when you book in advance. Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket.

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Euston to Edinburgh is right for you.

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National Railcards offer up to 1/3 off train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide. Save even more on UK train tickets with SplitSave, our latest app feature. Find out more about split tickets.

**Average savings on Advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.
‡Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.

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