Trains tickets from Edinburgh to London

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TodayMay 1
from $93
TomorrowMay 2
from $111
SatMay 3
SunMay 4
from $96
MonMay 5
from $136
TueMay 6
from $90
WedMay 7
from $108
ThuMay 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: King's Cross
    Operated by: LumoLumo
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: King's Cross
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: King's Cross
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Euston Station
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: King's Cross
    Operated by: LumoLumo
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to London.

Bus
Average Price$22 - $152Average Duration10h 26m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$54 - $508Average Duration4h 38m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$33 - $55Average Duration7h 10m
22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Edinburgh to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 4 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day
4h 38mAverage Duration
$54Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Edinburgh to London: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$133
Average train trip duration4h 38m
Number of daily trains14
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance330 miles (531 km)
Latest train departure9:00pm

Edinburgh to London Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/29
$90
04/30
No data
Today
$93
05/02
$111
05/03
No data
05/04
$96
05/05
$136
05/06
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to London was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $483 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-05-06.

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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Edinburgh to London is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to London, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Edinburgh and London compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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