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EDI — LON
6 Nov — 13 Nov1
1 adult
Wed 6/11

Best deals for train tickets from Edinburgh to London

Find the right train ticket for you
Lumo
With transfers
4h 23m
Lumo
Multiple carriers
With transfers
5h 20m
Multiple carriers
Multiple carriers
With transfers
5h 20m
Multiple carriers
Multiple carriers
With transfers
6h 22m
Multiple carriers
Lumo
With transfers
4h 23m
Lumo
Lumo
With transfers
4h 23m
Lumo

Edinburgh to London train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Edinburgh to London

RETURN FROM

£231

ONE-WAY FROM

£51

AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 25m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express
The best return train deal from Edinburgh to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £231
The best one-way train deal from Edinburgh to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £51
Average time it takes to travel by train from Edinburgh to London
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express

Edinburgh Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Inverkeithing FerrytollEdinburgh, 56.022484, -3.406306
Edinburgh West EndEdinburgh, 55.9484, -3.21196
Edinburgh BalgreenEdinburgh, 55.9381, -3.25221
Edinburgh Burntisland AberdourEdinburgh, 56.054625, -3.300974
Edinburgh BurntislandEdinburgh, 56.05715, -3.231774
Edinburgh Musselburgh BrunstaneEdinburgh, 55.9425, -3.10098

London Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in London
London Waterloo EastLondon, 51.504128, -0.108938
London Imperial WharfLondon, 51.47505, -0.182862
London PutneyLondon, 51.461098, -0.2161961
London Morden St. HelierLondon, 51.389526, -0.198866
London West BromptonLondon, 51.486588, -0.1956679
London Surrey QuaysLondon, 51.49279, -0.04814

Book return train tickets from Edinburgh to London

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Edinburgh to London that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Lumo
22 Nov
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross
23 Nov
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
Lumo
16 Nov
05:36Edinburgh Waverley
4h 23m
09:59London King's Cross
23 Nov
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Waverley
Lumo
8 Nov
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross
11 Nov
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
Lumo
11 Dec
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross
12 Dec
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
Lumo
8 Nov
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross
15 Nov
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
Lumo
23 Nov
05:36Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
09:59London King's Cross
24 Nov
08:53London King's Cross
4h 20m
13:13Edinburgh Bus Station

Book one-way train tickets from Edinburgh to London

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Edinburgh to London we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Lumo
11 Jan
05:36Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
09:59London King's Cross
Multiple carriers
7 Jan
05:52Edinburgh Bus Station
5h 20m
2 stops
11:12London Euston
Multiple carriers
10 Dec
05:52Edinburgh Bus Station
5h 20m
2 stops
11:12London Euston
Multiple carriers
30 Dec
05:52Edinburgh Bus Station
6h 22m
2 stops
12:14London Euston
Lumo
21 Dec
05:36Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
09:59London King's Cross
Lumo
21 Dec
05:36Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
09:59London King's Cross

Choose the best way to get from Edinburgh to London

Buses

7h 50m
£15 one-way£33 return
Direct · from £33

Distance to city centre

DQ35.8 mi

Trains

4h 00m
£39 one-way£179 return
Direct · from £1791 stop · from £46

Distance to city centre

QQK2.2 mi

Flights

1h 15m
£22 one-way£30 return
Direct · from £30

Distance to city centre

STN30.8 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Edinburgh to London

Is the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross scenic?

If you’re travelling by train from Edinburgh to London, your journey will indeed pass through one of the most scenic areas in the UK, starting right from when you leave Edinburgh Waverley Station and pass through some of Edinburgh’s picturesque old town. The city’s extinct volcano, Arthur’s Seat, and surrounding hills are visible in the distance. Additionally, look out to see some examples of the city’s architecture that gave it its nickname, Athens of the North. The train from Edinburgh to London passes along the east coast of the UK. After leaving Edinburgh, you’ll pass through pretty countryside including flat meadows and green fields, some old manors and farms, and then the route runs parallel to the sea from Berwick-upon-Tweed. This is an old city whose walls were built to keep out the invading Scotsmen. Depending on the train service, you may pass through York, another scenic city, and then Newcastle. Look out for the Angel of the North nearby, sometimes visible on a clear day. For those of you going by rail from Edinburgh to London, you’re guaranteed a journey with great views all along the route. Even pulling into London, you can sometimes spot landmarks such as the Arsenal Emirates Stadium.

What services are available at Edinburgh Waverley Station?

For travellers with tickets from Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross, you’ll depart from Edinburgh’s main station. It offers lots of services, including places to eat and drink, luggage storage and disabled/mobility assistance. The station has everything from cash points and showers to a chemist and newsagents. Dining and drinking options include coffee bars, fast food and sandwich shops. For luggage storage, head to Platform 2 by Calton Road; there’s an agent open from morning to evening, daily. Trolleys are also on site, if you have heavy bags, and for anyone with disabilities or limited mobility, all entrances to the station have step-free access with connecting lifts. The ticket offices have induction loops for anyone hard of hearing, and there are several staff members trained as Level 1 guide communicators for the deafblind. Travel assistance is best booked beforehand, if possible, but if you need help at the station, speak to staff or go to the LNER desk, opposite Platform 4. Wheelchairs are available, as well as a mobility vehicle. If you have some time before your trip, you can enjoy the setting of the station, located next to Princes Street Gardens, with Edinburgh’s impressive old town and castle as the backdrop.

Do you need a passport to go to London from Edinburgh by train?

If you’ve purchased train tickets from Edinburgh to London, you will not need to carry a passport with you. The reason being both cities are in the UK. momondo always advises, however, you carry a form of ID with you whilst travelling, for example, from Edinburgh to London. This can be a driving licence or other relevant document.

How do I get from London Kings Cross to London city centre?

For passengers arriving from Edinburgh to London, you’ll arrive in one of London’s most central stations, London Kings Cross. It’s ideally located to quickly reach the city centre either on foot, by Underground, taxi, bus or Uber. There are several taxi ranks outside the station; follow signs for these from whichever platform you embark at. The Underground at the station links six tube lines: the Circle, Northern, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Victoria. There are also bus stops within a short walking distance, covering most parts of London. Kings Cross is within walking distance of London’s theatre district as well as museums including the British Museum and Wellcome Collection. Ridesharing apps such as Uber can also be used to get around from the station. However, it should be noted that Ubers cannot always stop right outside Kings Cross, so you may have to walk a distance to reach your ride at a suitable pick-up point.

How long is the train ride from Edinburgh Turnhouse to London?

4h 15m is the fastest available option to arrive in London from Edinburgh Turnhouse by train. The time it takes to travel between these two locations can vary by up to 0h 10m, depending on whether your train has stops or different departure times. Look into LNER, they have one of the quickest options available.

Which train companies operate between Edinburgh Turnhouse to London?

There are many trains travelling between Edinburgh Turnhouse and London which are Lumo, Avanti West Coast, and Transpennine Express. The cheapest Lumo is what we have recently available with prices starting at £231 for a return ticket.

How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to London by train?

A train from Edinburgh Turnhouse to London will travel much more than the 332.0 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. The train journey is around 4h 15m long.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London?

The quickest way is to book a flight from Edinburgh to London, which can be as quick as 1h 15m onboard easyJet. You can also get a train from Edinburgh to London, or a bus from Edinburgh to London which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London?

Planning to book a flight from Edinburgh to London can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a train and a bus are priced higher than the cost of a flight. You can search prices for a train from Edinburgh starting at £179 to London or a bus from Edinburgh to London starting at £33 if that is your preferred method of transportation.


Lumo trains from Edinburgh to London

Our best Lumo deals on Edinburgh to London train tickets
Lumo
16 Nov
ZXE05:36Edinburgh Waverley
4h 23m
QQK09:59London King's Cross
23 Nov
QQK05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
ZXE10:07Edinburgh Waverley
Lumo
22 Nov
ZXE06:23Edinburgh Waverley
4h 23m
QQK10:46London King's Cross
23 Nov
QQK05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
ZXE10:07Edinburgh Waverley

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