How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Edinburgh cost?

The average train ticket price from London to Edinburgh is £142. 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!

How long is the train trip from London to Edinburgh?

A train trip between London and Edinburgh is around 4h 40m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 332 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between London and Edinburgh?

The number of trains from London to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15. 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.

Which train companies travel from London to Edinburgh?

When taking the train from London to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Edinburgh?

Trains travelling between London and Edinburgh leave from Euston Station or King's Cross and arrive at Haymarket, Waverley, Edinburgh Park.

Train London to Edinburgh from £40

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:00	King's Cross	4h 17m	20:17	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:00	King's Cross	4h 17m	20:17	Waverley	Fastest
Train	16:30	King's Cross	4h 43m	21:13	Waverley	No tags
Train	16:30	King's Cross	4h 43m	21:13	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:40	Euston Station	5h 41m	22:21	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	5h 39m	14:19	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	4h 44m	12:14	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:40	Euston Station	5h 41m	22:21	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	5h 39m	14:19	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	4h 44m	12:14	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:40	Euston Station	5h 41m	22:21	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	5h 39m	14:19	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	4h 44m	12:14	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:40	Euston Station	5h 41m	22:21	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	5h 39m	14:19	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	4h 44m	12:14	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	King's Cross	4h 44m	12:14	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 20m	11:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	5h 39m	14:19	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	4h 44m	12:14	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Euston Station	4h 53m	20:23	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Euston Station	4h 48m	12:18	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:30	Euston Station	4h 48m	12:18	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	5h 40m	14:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:30	Euston Station	4h 50m	14:20	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:37	Euston Station	6h 45m	14:22	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	15:29	Euston Station	4h 55m	20:24	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:37	Euston Station	6h 45m	14:22	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:25	Euston Station	5h 57m	14:22	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:25	Euston Station	5h 57m	14:22	Waverley	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 14:44 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8hAverage duration

331 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £155	Average duration12h 37m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £385	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£33 - £64	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/530 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi5

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.

London North Eastern Railway London Edinburgh recent customer reviews

The train NEVER arrived in Edinburgh, the trip was terminated in New Castle. Had to take a taxi to Edinburgh!

Joann W.

12 July 2022

It was great

Prisca K.

8 November 2023

I asked them to improve

Mrs Sylvia N.

17 September 2022

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Lumo

5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Edinburgh?

Stops in London

A - Euston Station

B - King's Cross

C - St Pancras International

D - Waterloo

E - London Bridge

F - Marylebone

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Haymarket

B - Waverley

C - Edinburgh Park

D - Gateway

E - Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Edinburgh by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Edinburgh cost?
The average train ticket price from London to Edinburgh is £142. 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!
How long is the train trip from London to Edinburgh?
A train trip between London and Edinburgh is around 4h 40m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 332 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between London and Edinburgh?
The number of trains from London to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15. 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.
Which train companies travel from London to Edinburgh?
When taking the train from London to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Edinburgh?
Trains travelling between London and Edinburgh leave from Euston Station or King's Cross and arrive at Haymarket, Waverley, Edinburgh Park.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/11

£133

15/11

£67

Today

£223

17/11

£97

18/11

£91

19/11

£97

20/11

£98

21/11

£86

The cheapest trip from London to Edinburgh was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £67

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 £67 to £356 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 £86, which is on 2025-11-21.

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.