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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Edinburgh?
London
- A7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
- BEuston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
- CKing's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
- DWaterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
- E51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
- FMelcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
Edinburgh
- ARosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- BBoots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
- CEdinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
- DEdinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
- E13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from London to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Edinburgh start from £42. The average price for this train route is around £129. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from London to Edinburgh is 4h 37m, covering a distance of 330 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 6m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from London to Edinburgh departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:27.
Which is the best train operator from London to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Edinburgh?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Lumo, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Edinburgh was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £92To 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 £92 to £359 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 £92, which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually 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.
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