How much is the train ticket from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Edinburgh start from R 928. The average price for this train route is around R 2 645. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 30m, covering a distance of 532 km. The quickest train can get 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 serve this route, with 12 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?

Based on 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 offers 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.

Train London to Edinburgh from R 1 360

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 12 December
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 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	King's Cross	4h 25m	20:13	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:00	King's Cross	4h 23m	21:23	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	4h 28m	11:28	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	5h 40m	14:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	4h 43m	12:13	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:13	King's Cross	4h 19m	20:32	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	15:30	King's Cross	4h 6m	19:36	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:48	Euston Station	6h 34m	14:22	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:30	King's Cross	4h 9m	12:39	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:30	King's Cross	4h 9m	12:39	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:00	King's Cross	4h 38m	20:38	Haymarket	Cheapest
Train	16:00	King's Cross	4h 38m	20:38	Haymarket	Fastest
Train	16:00	King's Cross	4h 38m	20:38	Haymarket	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	King's Cross	4h 30m	11:33	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:30	King's Cross	4h 6m	20:36	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:30	Euston Station	4h 50m	12:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:03	King's Cross	4h 30m	11:33	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	Euston Station	4h 50m	12:20	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	King's Cross	4h 30m	11:33	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:30	King's Cross	4h 6m	20:36	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	4h 30m	11:33	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	Euston Station	4h 50m	12:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	4h 8m	11:38	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:03	King's Cross	4h 27m	12:30	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:30	King's Cross	4h 6m	20:36	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	4h 30m	11:33	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:30	Euston Station	4h 50m	12:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:03	King's Cross	4h 30m	11:33	Waverley	No tags

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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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 550, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 40mAverage duration

534 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 432 - R 3 746	Average duration12h 1m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 928 - R 8 517	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 550 - R 1 402	Average duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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

London

A
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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B
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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C
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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F
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Edinburgh

A
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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B
Waverley
Boots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
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C
Edinburgh Park
Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
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D
Gateway
Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
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E
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

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, Amtrak Acela

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Edinburgh start from R 928. The average price for this train route is around R 2 645. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 30m, covering a distance of 532 km. The quickest train can get 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 serve this route, with 12 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?
Based on 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 offers 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.

Best price found

09/12

R 1 691

10/12

R 3 207

Today

R 3 219

12/12

R 2 294

13/12

R 1 452

14/12

R 1 360

15/12

R 5 057

16/12

R 2 268

The cheapest trip from London to Edinburgh was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 360

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 R 1 360 to R 8 149 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 R 1 360, which is on 2025-12-14.

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.