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Edinburgh to London Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh to London? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $54.96, with average prices for this route around $48.55. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Wed, Jul 9
From $58.22
Thu, Jul 10
From $103.27
Fri, Jul 11
From $109.92
Sat, Jul 12
From $87.53
Sun, Jul 13
From $91.60
Mon, Jul 14
From $54.96
Tue, Jul 15
From $61.07

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:40 Edinburgh (Waverley)	09:40 London Kings Cross	4h 0m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:48 Edinburgh (Waverley)	10:39 London Kings Cross	4h 51m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:23 Edinburgh (Waverley)	10:46 London Kings Cross	4h 23m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:30 Edinburgh (Waverley)	10:52 London Kings Cross	4h 22m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:52 Edinburgh (Waverley)	12:38 London Euston	5h 46m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:00 Edinburgh (Waverley)	11:38 Paris	4h 38m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Edinburgh to London Train Route Details

First train

05:40

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

London

Journey time

4h 0m

Distance

333 miles

Price

$54.96*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to London

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between Edinburgh and London on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh to London can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to London for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Edinburgh to London, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to London ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Edinburgh to London more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to London Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Edinburgh to London Train prices and times

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