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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just €33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Edinburgh and London?
Edinburgh
- ARosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- BBoots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
- CEdinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
- DEdinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
- E13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
London
- A7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
- BEuston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
- CKing's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
- DWaterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
- E51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
- FMelcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to London by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to London start from €33. The average price for this train route is around €102. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to London?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to London is 4h 23m, covering a distance of 532 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 10m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to London?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:20.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Lumo, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to London was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of €54To 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 €54 to €406 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 €54, which is on 2026-01-24.
Usually 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.