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

Thursday 26 May 2022

Live departures
Departs	Destination	Platform	Status
05:45	Edinburgh (EDB)		On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 05:45 Lumo from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
06:15	Edinburgh (EDB)	6	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 06:15 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?

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 30 September 2022. Find out more on our ticket changes and refunds page.