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London Kings Cross to Edinburgh trains

Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of England and Scotland fly past the windows as you speed between London and Edinburgh.

With LNER, not only will you arrive feeling ready for the day ahead thanks to our comfy seats and range of refreshments, but you'll also have that little bit extra spending money left in your pocket.
For such a long journey, finding a cheap ticket from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh can make a substantial saving. That’s why we offer such a wide variety of deals for passengers making the trip, helping to make sure your journey gets off to the best possible start.
Average travel time
4h 32m
Distance
331 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Sunday 28 Apr 2024
From
£73.00

Standard Class

Friday 31 May 2024
From
£46.30

First Class

Friday 24 May 2024
From
£104.00

Today's journeys

Upcoming direct journeys for London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

First train 06:15 Last train 18:00

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London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

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London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Inverness

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Lumo from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Hassle-free travel to Scotland's capital

It couldn't be simpler to find affordable train tickets from London to Edinburgh, and with real-time updates, you're in safe hands.

LNER trains arrive and depart at Edinburgh station, located on Princes Street, close to Edinburgh Castle.

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Get a little extra with your journey

No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

  • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
  • 2% back on all LNER  journeys

Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.

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About the stations

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London King's Cross station
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RELATED FAQS

What is the cheapest way to get from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh by train?

If you’re heading for Edinburgh from London King’s Cross then try and buy Advance singles for the cheapest option. They’ll usually cost less than a Flexible ticket so set up a Ticket Alert and you’ll know when they're available. Remember that we’ll always match the best price you find and refund the difference, and there’s no booking fee with LNER either.

Are there direct trains from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh?

Yes, there are direct LNER trains from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh with a journey that usually takes just over four and a half hours. During the week, trains run every half hour at peak times.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh?

Unfortunately no Season Tickets are available at the moment for the journey from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh.

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

The principal train line through London King's Cross station is the East Coast mainline.

Which rail lines go through Edinburgh?

The principal train lines through Edinburgh station are the East Coast mainline, West Coast mainline & Highland.

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