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Edinburgh to London Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:37
Last train
Last train
23:45
Departure city
Departure city
Edinburgh
Arrival city
Arrival city
London
Journey time
Journey time
4h 10m
Distance
Distance
333 miles
Price
Price
US$36.55*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail

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05:37
4h 13m, Direct
Edinburgh (Waverley)
09:50
London Kings Cross
LNER
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05:50
4h 43m, Direct
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:33
London Kings Cross
LNER
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06:26
4h 18m, Direct
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:44
London Kings Cross
Lumo
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06:30
4h 32m, Direct
Edinburgh (Waverley)
11:02
London Kings Cross
LNER
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06:52
5h 46m, Direct
Edinburgh (Waverley)
12:38
London Euston
Avanti West Coast
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07:00
4h 10m, Direct
Edinburgh (Waverley)
11:10
Paris
LNER
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Season Tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Edinburgh and London on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a Season Ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for one fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Group travel deals

Travelling with a group of three to nine? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Edinburgh to London more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We’d strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but generally skip travelling between 06:30-09:30 and 16:00-19:00 on weekdays, and Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

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