Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud
Trusted by 65M+ travellers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travelOne passenger / one way
According to customer reviews, there were significant issues with the train service. Multiple customers reported delays of up to 4 hours and some even mentioned that the train never arrived in Edinburgh, terminating the trip in New Castle instead. This resulted in inconvenience for passengers who had to take a taxi to reach their intended destination.
It was great
I asked them to improve
The train NEVER arrived in Edinburgh, the trip was terminated in New Castle. Had to take a taxi to Edinburgh!
Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the timeliness but often complained with the WiFi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at US$47.00
Based on 4 reviews, Lumo was rated 5 stars for this trip. Lumo ticket prices on this trip start at US$56.00, with the trip lasting on average 4h22.
Busbud shows you the best train ticket fares and train schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by train from London to Edinburgh.
We make sure you can find a train service from London to Edinburgh from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.
Discover how much the train trip from London to Edinburgh will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest train tickets or high-end trains.
| Daily Trains | 10 |
| Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 7:00AM - 8:27PM |
| Minimum Price | US$62 |
| Average Ticket Price | US$99 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 4h17m |
| Average Train Trip Duration | 4h39m |
| Distance | 531 km |
| Train Companies on This Route | London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo |
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
St Pancras InternationalEuston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
Euston Station7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
King's CrossWaterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
Waterloo51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
London Bridge155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M, UK
Liverpool Street StationBoots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
WaverleyPrinces Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
Princes StreetSt Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
St. Andrew SquareRosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
HaymarketEdinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
Edinburgh Park
The average train ticket price from London to Edinburgh is US$99. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between London and Edinburgh is around 4h 39m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 17m. This is the time it takes to travel the 535 km that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from London to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from London to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo.
Trains travelling between London and Edinburgh leave from St Pancras International or Euston Station and arrive at Waverley, Edinburgh Airport, Princes Street.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Edinburgh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$184 for a train ticket from London to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48 which is on 2024-05-01.
Usually RDG_LONDON_NORTH_EASTERN_RAILWAY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between London and Edinburgh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Edinburgh.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Edinburgh you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between London and Edinburgh, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from London to Edinburgh.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worlwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travellers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.
