Edinburgh to London Kings Cross

Now you can travel between capitals for a lot less cash. So if you're canny, you can find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross and back. And as you speed between the cultural centres of both countries, you can watch some of the finest scenery the country has to offer go flashing by. You'll arrive fresh as a daisy and safe in the knowledge that you have that wee bit extra spending money.

Upcoming direct journeys for Edinburgh to London Kings Cross

Thursday 26 May 2022

Live departures
Departs	Destination	Platform	Status
05:40	London Kings Cross (KGX)	5	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 05:40 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
05:48	London Kings Cross (KGX)	19	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 05:48 London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
06:26	London Kings Cross (KGX)	2	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 06:26 London North Eastern Railway from Stirling to London Kings Cross

RELATED FAQS

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

We’d recommend booking for London King’s Cross in advance with single tickets rather than the Flexible option. It’s also worth creating a Ticket Alert so you know when our cheapest Advance tickets go on sale. Remember, there’s no booking fee and our price promise means we’ll refund the difference if you found a better price.

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

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

Which rail lines go through Edinburgh?

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

Do I need to wear a face covering on the train?

Is it safe to travel on a train?

We're staying Covid Aware so that you can book and travel with confidence.

We know that travelling on long journeys can be overwhelming. We have:

Removed admin fees for ticket changes (and refunds for refundable tickets)
Increased our onboard and station cleaning
Made it easier to make a seat reservation so you can have the most comfortable journey.

What to expect when travelling

Average travel time (4h 39m)

The equivalent of riding the London Eye nine full times, with nine minutes spare for queuing!
The equivalent of two ‘Changing of the Guard’ shifts and ceremonies at Buckingham Palace.
The equivalent of walking from Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge and back again, twice!
The equivalent of seeing every part of the British Museum at a leisurely pace, including visiting the gift shop and cafe.

Distance (331 miles)

The equivalent of walking up and down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile 294 times.
The equivalent of walking around Arthur’s Seat loop trail 138 times
It's about one-seven-hundred-fiftieth as long as The Distance from Earth to the Moon

Book and travel with confidence

Book and travel with confidence.

There's no booking fees, ever!
We are maintaining increased cleaning in stations and onboard
Our LNER app allows you to book contactless eTickets and stay up to date with your journey progress, in the palm of your hand.
Plans change and that's why our tickets can, too. All changes and refunds are fee-free until 30 September 2022. Find out more on our ticket changes and refunds page.