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TomorrowMay 1
from $132
FriMay 2
from $150
SatMay 3
SunMay 4
from $90
MonMay 5
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
from $132
ThuMay 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Euston Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Euston Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Edinburgh.

Bus
Average Price$22 - $144Average Duration11h 15m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$55 - $506Average Duration4h 38m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$34 - $73Average Duration7h 30m
22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from London to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 4 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19train per day
4h 38mAverage Duration
$55Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train London to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$169
Average train trip duration4h 38m
Number of daily trains19
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance330 miles (531 km)
Latest train departure8:27pm

London to Edinburgh Train

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

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05/01
$132
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$150
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$90
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Edinburgh was searched and found on May 4, 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 London to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $417 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 $90 which is on 2025-05-04.

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

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.

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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.

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!

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