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Edinburgh

534 km

London

Shortest travel time:4 h 0 m

Earliest departure:05:40

Longest travel time:10 h 0 m

Lowest train ticket cost:$84

Avg. daily departures:24

Latest departure:21:00

What trains run from Edinburgh to London?

The high-speed LNER trains, operated by the UK’s National Rail, run on the Edinburgh - London railway route. They boast up to 13 daily departures, depart from/arrive to the stations that are set in the city centers, and offer top-notch onboard amenities.

How long does the train ride from Edinburgh to London take?

Although the amazing Scottish city of Edinburgh and the unforgettable capital of England are separated by the distance of 534 km (332 mi), the overall Edinburgh to London train time is an astonishing 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Edinburgh to London Train Timetable

Morning trains

Fastest trip4 hrs 0 min

Longest trip4 hrs 51 min

Earliest05:40

Latest11:30

Departures11

Afternoon trains

Fastest trip4 hrs 18 min

Longest trip4 hrs 41 min

Earliest12:00

Latest17:30

Departures10

Evening trains

Fastest trip5 hrs 0 min

Longest trip5 hrs 48 min

Earliest18:30

Latest19:37

Departures2

Night trains

Fastest trip10 hrs 0 min

Longest trip10 hrs 0 min

Earliest21:00

Latest21:00

Departures1

Trains on Edinburgh - London route

LNERHigh-speed train

Travel time4 hrs 0 min

Price from$84

Departures23

LNERTrain with 1 change

Travel time10 hrs 0 min

Price from$371

Departures1

Popular routes from Edinburgh and London

Hard to argue with the fact that traveling by high-speed train in Great Britain is a remarkable experience, and that is especially true if you are taking a high-speed train from London to Edinburgh, as the views along the way are very scenic. But why not see more? Check out the list of the most popular trains from Edinburgh and London to get some new ideas on what other incredible places to visit during your memorable vacation! Great Britain is just too good to miss a chance to see as much as possible.