London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Buying a train ticket from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh takes you between the thriving capital of England to the resurgent capital of Scotland, passing through some of the UK’s finest countryside and most dynamic cities on the way. 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.

Upcoming direct journeys for London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Monday 27 September 2021

Live departures
Departs	Destination	Platform	Status
08:00	Edinburgh (EDB)	5	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 08:00 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
08:30	Edinburgh (EDB)		On time * Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 08:30 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh * Service update: Facilities on the 08:30 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh due 13:12. Toilet facilities are reduced. Additional Information: We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to your journey today. Further Info: Due to a fault, the Standard Class universally accessible toilet is not available on board this service. If you require this facility, please speak to a member of station staff before boarding.
09:00	Edinburgh (EDB)		On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 09:00 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
09:30	Edinburgh (EDB)		On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 09:30 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
10:00	Aberdeen (ABD)		On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 10:00 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen
10:30	Edinburgh (EDB)		On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 10:30 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
11:00	Edinburgh (EDB)		On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 11:00 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
11:30	Edinburgh (EDB)		On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 11:30 London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

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?

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

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

Which rail lines go through Edinburgh?

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

Face coverings in England

Please continue to wear a face covering on our trains and in our stations, unless exempt. Thank you for being considerate of other customers and our colleagues.

Face coverings in Scotland

Face coverings must be worn onboard all our trains and in stations, unless exempt. It's important you follow this legal requirement, otherwise you could be fined. For exemptions in Scotland click here.

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 walking to the top of Arthur’s Seat and back.
The equivalent of reading the first Harry Potter book in its entirety.

Distance (331 miles)

It’s about 1615 times as high as London’s tallest building The Shard
It’s about 5500 times as tall as Big Ben

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 31 December 2021. Find out more on our ticket changes and refunds page.